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Auguste Bénébig vs Viana do Castelo

Auguste Bénébig vs Viana do Castelo at a glance — displacement 1,300 vs 1,850 tons, length 80 vs 83 m, speed 24 vs 21 knots, crew 30 vs 35.

Specifications
Auguste Bénébig Viana do Castelo
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇹 Portugal
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Socarenam Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo
Year introduced 2023 2010
Number built 4 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,300 tons 1,850 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 21.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm NA
Length 80.0 m 83.1 m
Beam 11.8 m 13.0 m
Crew 30 35
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Armament & Systems
Auguste Bénébig Viana do Castelo
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 × 30 mm Oto Melara Marlin WS
  • 2 × M2 Browning machine gun
  • 2 x MG 3 machine gun
  • 2 x launching systems for MK55 Mod 2 mines
  • 1 x Mark 32 torpedo tube
  • 2 x Protector RWS
Propulsion -- 2 x Wärtsilä diesel engines (3,900 kW (5,200 hp) each), 2 electric engines (200 kW (270 hp) each)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Viana do Castelo-class has greater displacement at 1,850 tons compared to the Auguste Bénébig-class's 1,300 tons.
Which is faster, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Viana do Castelo-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Auguste Bénébig-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Viana do Castelo-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Viana do Castelo-class is longer at 83.1 meters compared to the Auguste Bénébig-class's 80.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Auguste Bénébig-class and Viana do Castelo-class have?
The Viana do Castelo-class has a larger crew complement of 35 compared to the Auguste Bénébig-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Auguste Bénébig-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
Both the Auguste Bénébig-class and Viana do Castelo-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.