Ambassador vs Sentinel
The Ambassador and the Sentinel are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 600 tons for the Ambassador vs 359 tons for the Sentinel. The Ambassador reaches 41 knots vs 28 knots for the Sentinel. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Ambassador vs 2,500 for the Sentinel. The Ambassador carries a crew of 36 vs 24 for the Sentinel. The Ambassador was produced in 4 units vs 61 for the Sentinel. Cost per hull is $322M for the Ambassador vs $65M for the Sentinel. The Ambassador was commissioned in 2013, 1 years after the Sentinel (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 |
| United States Sentinel-class cutter, introduced in 2012, has a maximum speed of 28 knots and a crew of 24. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| 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 Sentinel-class?
The Ambassador-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the Sentinel-class's 359 tons.
Which is faster, the Ambassador-class or Sentinel-class?
The Ambassador-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the Sentinel-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ambassador-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-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 Sentinel-class?
The Ambassador-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the Sentinel-class's 46.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Ambassador-class and Sentinel-class have?
The Ambassador-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Sentinel-class's 24 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ambassador-class or Sentinel-class?
The Ambassador-class is more expensive at approximately $322 million per unit compared to the Sentinel-class at $65 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ambassador-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has been built in greater numbers with 61 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Ambassador-class.