Ambassador vs Pacific
The Ambassador and the Pacific are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 600 tons for the Ambassador vs 359 tons for the Pacific. The Ambassador reaches 41 knots vs 28 knots for the Pacific. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Ambassador vs 2,500 for the Pacific. The Ambassador carries a crew of 36 vs 24 for the Pacific. The Ambassador was produced in 4 units vs 61 for the Pacific. Cost per hull is $322M for the Ambassador vs $65M for the Pacific. The Ambassador was commissioned in 2013, 1 years after the Pacific (2012).
| Egyptian patrol vessel, 600 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | VT Halter Marine |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $322 million |
| Australian patrol vessel, introduced in 2012, propelled by two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Cutter |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 61 units |
| Estimated unit price | $65 million |
| Displacement | 600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 41.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 63.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 36 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4× MTU diesels, 30,000 hp (22 MW), 4 shafts |
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| Displacement | 359 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 46.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 24 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 4,300 kW (5,800 shp) MTU diesel engines, 1 × 75 kW (101 shp) bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ambassador-class or Pacific-class?
The Ambassador-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the Pacific-class's 359 tons.
Which is faster, the Ambassador-class or Pacific-class?
The Ambassador-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the Pacific-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ambassador-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Ambassador-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ambassador-class or Pacific-class?
The Ambassador-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the Pacific-class's 46.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Ambassador-class and Pacific-class have?
The Ambassador-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Pacific-class's 24 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ambassador-class or Pacific-class?
The Ambassador-class is more expensive at approximately $322 million per unit compared to the Pacific-class at $65 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ambassador-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has been built in greater numbers with 61 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Ambassador-class.