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BAM vs D'Entrecasteaux

BAM vs D'Entrecasteaux at a glance — displacement 2,860 vs 2,300 tons, length 93 vs 65 m, speed 20 vs 15 knots, crew 46 vs 20.

Specifications
BAM D'Entrecasteaux
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Navantia Kership
Year introduced 2011 2016
Number built 6 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $204 million NA
Displacement 2,860 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 3,500 nm at 15 knots NA
Length 93.9 m 65.0 m
Beam 14.2 m 14.0 m
Crew 46 20
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Armament & Systems
BAM D'Entrecasteaux
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
  • 2 x 7.62 mm guns
  • 2 x 12.7x99 mm (.50 cal.) machine guns
Propulsion 2 diesel engines, 4 groups diesel generators, 2 electric motors propellers, 1 emergency generator, 2 cross bow thruster --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the BAM-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The BAM-class has greater displacement at 2,860 tons compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 2,300 tons.
Which is faster, the BAM-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The BAM-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the BAM-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The BAM-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the BAM-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The BAM-class is longer at 93.9 meters compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 65.0 meters.
How many crew members do the BAM-class and D'Entrecasteaux-class have?
The BAM-class has a larger crew complement of 46 compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 20 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAM-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The BAM-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the D'Entrecasteaux-class.