Barentshav vs La Combattante II

The Barentshav and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The Barentshav displaces 3,251 tons — 14:1 the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The Barentshav reaches 20 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Barentshav was produced in 3 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Barentshav was commissioned in 2009, 41 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

Norwegian patrol vessel, introduced in 2009, has a displacement of 3,251 tons and a crew of 40.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Myklebust Verft
Year introduced 2009
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
French patrol vessel/fast attack craft, introduced in 1968, had a displacement of 234 tons, with 37 units built.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1968
Number built 37 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,251 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots
Length 92.0 m
Beam 16.0 m
Crew 40
Propulsion Bergen Diesel B32 engine (4000 kW), Gas generator sets 3 × Mitsubishi GS16R-MPTK, 1 × GS12R-MPTK (3237 kW), Auxiliary engine Mitsubishi S6A3-MPTA (350 kW)
Armament
  • Bofors 40 mm gun
Displacement 234 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots
Length 47.0 m
Beam NA
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barentshav-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Barentshav-class has greater displacement at 3,251 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Barentshav-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Barentshav-class's 20 knots.
Which is longer, the Barentshav-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Barentshav-class is longer at 92.0 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barentshav-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Barentshav-class.