Barentshav vs Hamilton

Overview

The Barentshav and the Hamilton are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 3,251 tons for the Barentshav vs 3,250 tons for the Hamilton. The Barentshav reaches 20 knots vs 29 knots for the Hamilton. The Barentshav carries a crew of 40 vs 167 for the Hamilton.

The Barentshav was produced in 3 units vs 12 for the Hamilton. The Barentshav was commissioned in 2009, 42 years after the Hamilton (1967).

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 1967, displaces 3,250 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type High endurance cutter
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyards
Year introduced 1967
Number built 12 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 3,250 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 29.0 knots β—‰
Range 12,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 115.0 m β—‰
Beam 13.0 m β—‰
Crew 167 β—‰
Propulsion CODOG system: 2 Γ— Fairbanks-Morse 38TD8-1/8-12 12-cylinder diesel engines (7,000 hp) and 2 Γ— Pratt & Whittney FT4A-6 gas turbines (36,000 hp)
Armament
  • 1 Γ— OTO Melara Mark 75 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • 2 Γ— 25 mm Mk38
  • 1 Γ— MK 15 Block 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 6 Γ— .50 caliber machine guns
  • 5"/38 naval gun (original)
  • 2 Γ— 81 mm mortars (original)
  • 2 Γ— MK 10 Hedgehogs (original)
  • 2 Γ— MK 32 torpedo tube systems (original)
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles (fitted to some)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barentshav-class or Hamilton-class?
The Barentshav-class has greater displacement at 3,251 tons compared to the Hamilton-class's 3,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Barentshav-class or Hamilton-class?
The Hamilton-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Barentshav-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Barentshav-class or Hamilton-class?
The Hamilton-class has a longer range at 12,500 nautical miles compared to the Barentshav-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Barentshav-class or Hamilton-class?
The Hamilton-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Barentshav-class's 92.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Barentshav-class and Hamilton-class have?
The Hamilton-class has a larger crew complement of 167 compared to the Barentshav-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barentshav-class or Hamilton-class?
The Hamilton-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Barentshav-class.