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Barentshav vs Cyclone

Overview

The Barentshav and the Cyclone are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Barentshav displaces 3,251 tons β€” 9.7x the Cyclone's 336 tons. The Barentshav reaches 20 knots vs 35 knots for the Cyclone. The Barentshav carries a crew of 40 vs 28 for the Cyclone.

The Barentshav was produced in 3 units vs 14 for the Cyclone. The Barentshav was commissioned in 2009, 16 years after the Cyclone (1993).

Norwegian patrol vessel, introduced in 2009, has a displacement of 3,251 tons and a crew of 40.
Origin πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Norway
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Myklebust Verft
Year introduced 2009
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
American patrol vessel, introduced in 1993, has a top speed of 35 knots and a crew of 28.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type Coastal patrol ship
Manufacturer Bollinger Shipyards
Year introduced 1993
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,251 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 92.0 m β—‰
Beam 16.0 m β—‰
Crew 40 β—‰
Propulsion Bergen Diesel B32 engine (4000 kW), Gas generator sets 3 Γ— Mitsubishi GS16R-MPTK, 1 Γ— GS12R-MPTK (3237 kW), Auxiliary engine Mitsubishi S6A3-MPTA (350 kW)
Armament
  • Bofors 40 mm gun
Displacement 336 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 35.0 knots β—‰
Range 2,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 55.0 m β—‰
Beam 7.6 m β—‰
Crew 28 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— Paxman 16RP200- 1-CM 3,350 shp (2,500 kW) diesel engines (13,400 shp (10,000 kW) combined), 4 Γ— shafts, Reintjes reverse reduction gear box
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 25 mm (0.98 in) MK 38 autocannon
  • 2 Γ— .50 in (12.7 mm) caliber machine guns
  • 2 Γ— 40 mm (1.6 in) MK 19 automatic grenade launchers
  • 2 Γ— 7.62 mm (0.30 in) M240B machine guns
  • 6 Γ— FIM-92 Stinger SAMs
  • 2 Γ— MK-60 quadruple BGM-176B Griffin B missile launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barentshav-class or Cyclone-class?
The Barentshav-class has greater displacement at 3,251 tons compared to the Cyclone-class's 336 tons.
Which is faster, the Barentshav-class or Cyclone-class?
The Cyclone-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Barentshav-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Barentshav-class or Cyclone-class?
The Cyclone-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Barentshav-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Barentshav-class or Cyclone-class?
The Barentshav-class is longer at 92.0 meters compared to the Cyclone-class's 55.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Barentshav-class and Cyclone-class have?
The Barentshav-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Cyclone-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barentshav-class or Cyclone-class?
The Cyclone-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Barentshav-class.