Barentshav vs Osa

The Barentshav and the Osa are both Patrol vessel classes. The Barentshav displaces 3,251 tons — 16:1 the Osa's 209 tons. The Barentshav reaches 20 knots vs 42 knots for the Osa. The Barentshav carries a crew of 40 vs 28 for the Osa. The Barentshav was produced in 3 units vs 400 for the Osa. The Barentshav was commissioned in 2009, 49 years after the Osa (1960).

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

Osa

Ex-USSR missile boat, introduced in 1960, reaches speeds of 42 knots, with over 400 units built.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1960
Number built 400 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,251 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots
Range NA
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

Osa

Displacement 209 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots
Range 1,800 nm at 500 knots
Length 38.6 m
Beam 7.6 m
Crew 28
Propulsion 3 × 4,000 hp (3.0 MW) M-503G diesel engines (205) or 3 × 5,000 hp (3.7 MW) M-504B diesel engines (205U onwards); 3 shafts
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm CIWS (2,000 rounds)
  • 4 × P-15 Termit (SS-N-2 Styx) anti-ship missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Barentshav-class or Osa-class?
The Barentshav-class has greater displacement at 3,251 tons compared to the Osa-class's 209 tons.
Which is faster, the Barentshav-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Barentshav-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Barentshav-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class has a longer range at 1,800 nautical miles compared to the Barentshav-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Barentshav-class or Osa-class?
The Barentshav-class is longer at 92.0 meters compared to the Osa-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Barentshav-class and Osa-class have?
The Barentshav-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Osa-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Barentshav-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class has been built in greater numbers with 400 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Barentshav-class.