BAM vs River
Overview
The BAM and the River are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 2,860 tons for the BAM vs 1,700 tons for the River. The BAM reaches 20 knots vs 20 knots for the River. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the BAM vs 5,500 for the River. The BAM carries a crew of 46 vs 28 for the River.
The BAM was produced in 6 units vs 14 for the River. The BAM was commissioned in 2011, 8 years after the River (2003).
| 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 |
| British patrol vessel, introduced in 2003, powered by two Ruston diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 1,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 79.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Ruston 12R270 diesel engines, 8,250 kW (11,060 hp), 2 shafts, 2 × controllable-pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the BAM-class or River-class?
The BAM-class has greater displacement at 2,860 tons compared to the River-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the BAM-class or River-class?
The River-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the BAM-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the BAM-class or River-class?
The River-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the BAM-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the BAM-class or River-class?
The BAM-class is longer at 93.9 meters compared to the River-class's 79.5 meters.
How many crew members do the BAM-class and River-class have?
The BAM-class has a larger crew complement of 46 compared to the River-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BAM-class or River-class?
The River-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the BAM-class.