Ambassador vs Storm
The Ambassador and the Storm are both Patrol vessel classes. The Ambassador displaces 600 tons — 4.3x the Storm's 138 tons. The Ambassador reaches 41 knots vs 30 knots for the Storm. The Ambassador carries a crew of 36 vs 19 for the Storm. The Ambassador was produced in 4 units vs 20 for the Storm. The Ambassador was commissioned in 2013, 47 years after the Storm (1966).
| 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 |
| Norwegian patrol boat Storm, introduced in 1966, displaces 138 tons and is propelled by two Maybach diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Westermoen yard |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number built | 20 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 41.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm |
| Length | 63.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4× MTU diesels, 30,000 hp (22 MW), 4 shafts |
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| Displacement | 138 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 36.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 19 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Maybach diesel engines (7,200 hp (5,400 kW) total) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ambassador-class or Storm-class?
The Ambassador-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the Storm-class's 138 tons.
Which is faster, the Ambassador-class or Storm-class?
The Ambassador-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the Storm-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ambassador-class or Storm-class?
The Ambassador-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Storm-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ambassador-class or Storm-class?
The Ambassador-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the Storm-class's 36.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Ambassador-class and Storm-class have?
The Ambassador-class has a larger crew complement of 36 compared to the Storm-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ambassador-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Ambassador-class.