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Auguste Bénébig vs Confiance

Auguste Bénébig vs Confiance at a glance — displacement 1,300 vs 700 tons, length 80 vs 60 m, speed 24 vs 21 knots, crew 30 vs 24.

Specifications
Auguste Bénébig Confiance
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Socarenam Socarenam
Year introduced 2023 2016
Number built 4 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,300 tons 700 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 21.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm 3,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 80.0 m 60.8 m
Beam 11.8 m 9.6 m
Crew 30 24
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Auguste Bénébig Confiance
Armament
  • 1 Nexter Narwhal 20 mm remotely operated autocannon
  • 2 M2 Browning 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 FN MAG 7.62 mm machine guns
  • 1 × Nexter Narwhal 20 mm teleoperated gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
Propulsion -- 6,000 kW diesel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Confiance-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has greater displacement at 1,300 tons compared to the Confiance-class's 700 tons.
Which is faster, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Confiance-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Confiance-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Confiance-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Confiance-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Confiance-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class is longer at 80.0 meters compared to the Confiance-class's 60.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Auguste Bénébig-class and Confiance-class have?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Confiance-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Confiance-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Confiance-class.