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Auguste Bénébig vs D'Entrecasteaux

Auguste Bénébig vs D'Entrecasteaux at a glance — displacement 1,300 vs 2,300 tons, length 80 vs 65 m, speed 24 vs 15 knots, crew 30 vs 20.

Specifications
Auguste Bénébig D'Entrecasteaux
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Socarenam Kership
Year introduced 2023 2016
Number built 4 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,300 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm NA
Length 80.0 m 65.0 m
Beam 11.8 m 14.0 m
Crew 30 20
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Armament & Systems
Auguste Bénébig D'Entrecasteaux
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
  • 2 x 7.62 mm guns
  • 2 x 12.7x99 mm (.50 cal.) machine guns
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Auguste Bénébig-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The D'Entrecasteaux-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Auguste Bénébig-class's 1,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Auguste Bénébig-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Auguste Bénébig-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Auguste Bénébig-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class is longer at 80.0 meters compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 65.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Auguste Bénébig-class and D'Entrecasteaux-class have?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 20 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Auguste Bénébig-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
Both the Auguste Bénébig-class and D'Entrecasteaux-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.