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).

BAM

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

BAM

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
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm
  • 2 × 25 mm automatic mountings Mk 38 MOD 2A
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns M2 Browning
  • 4 × Mark 36 SRBOC
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
Armament
  • 3 × Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges

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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.