Ambassador vs Tuo Chiang
Overview
The Ambassador is a Patrol vessel, while the Tuo Chiang is a Corvette.
Displacement is 600 tons for the Ambassador vs 567 tons for the Tuo Chiang. The Ambassador reaches 41 knots vs 45 knots for the Tuo Chiang. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Ambassador vs 2,000 for the Tuo Chiang. The Ambassador carries a crew of 36 vs 41 for the Tuo Chiang.
The Ambassador was produced in 4 units vs 7 for the Tuo Chiang. Cost per hull is $322M for the Ambassador vs $188M for the Tuo Chiang. The Ambassador was commissioned in 2013, 1 years before the Tuo Chiang (2014).
| 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 |
| 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 | 567 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 45.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 60.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 41 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU 20V 4000 M93L diesel engine – rated at 4,300 kW (5,800 hp), 4 × MJP CSU 850 waterjet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ambassador-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Ambassador-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 567 tons.
Which is faster, the Ambassador-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class is faster with a maximum speed of 45 knots compared to the Ambassador-class's 41 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ambassador-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Ambassador-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ambassador-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Ambassador-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the Tuo Chiang-class's 60.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Ambassador-class and Tuo Chiang-class have?
The Tuo Chiang-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Ambassador-class's 36 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Ambassador-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Ambassador-class is more expensive at approximately $322 million per unit compared to the Tuo Chiang-class at $188 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ambassador-class or Tuo Chiang-class?
The Tuo Chiang-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Ambassador-class.