BAM vs CB90
The BAM and the CB90 are both Patrol vessel classes. The BAM displaces 2,860 tons — 191:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The BAM reaches 20 knots vs 40 knots for the CB90. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the BAM vs 240 for the CB90. The BAM carries a crew of 46 vs 3 for the CB90. The BAM was produced in 6 units vs 250 for the CB90. Cost per hull is $204M for the BAM vs $2M for the CB90. The BAM was commissioned in 2011, 20 years after the CB90 (1991).
| Spanish offshore patrol vessel, 2,860 tons displacement, built by Navantia. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Navantia |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $204 million |
| Swedish patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, propelled by twin water jets reaching 40 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Fast assault craft |
| Manufacturer | Dockstavarvet |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 250 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 million |
| Displacement | 2,860 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 93.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 46 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 diesel engines, 4 groups diesel generators, 2 electric motors propellers, 1 emergency generator, 2 cross bow thruster |
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| Displacement | 15 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 40.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 240 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 × Kamewa FF water jets |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the BAM-class or CB90-class?
The BAM-class has greater displacement at 2,860 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the BAM-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the BAM-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the BAM-class or CB90-class?
The BAM-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the BAM-class or CB90-class?
The BAM-class is longer at 93.9 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the BAM-class and CB90-class have?
The BAM-class has a larger crew complement of 46 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BAM-class or CB90-class?
The BAM-class is more expensive at approximately $204 million per unit compared to the CB90-class at $2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAM-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the BAM-class.