Cassiopea vs CB90

The Cassiopea and the CB90 are both Patrol vessel classes. The Cassiopea displaces 1,500 tons — 100:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The Cassiopea reaches 21 knots vs 40 knots for the CB90. Operational range is 3,300 nautical miles for the Cassiopea vs 240 for the CB90. The Cassiopea carries a crew of 60 vs 3 for the CB90. The Cassiopea was produced in 4 units vs 250 for the CB90. The Cassiopea was commissioned in 1989, 2 years before the CB90 (1991).

Italian patrol vessel, introduced in 1989, has a 1,500 tons displacement and a crew of 60.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer Fincantieri
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Swedish patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, propelled by twin water jets reaching 40 knots.
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Patrol vessel
Type Fast assault craft
Manufacturer Dockstavarvet
Year introduced 1991
Number built 250 units
Estimated unit price $2 million
Displacement 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots
Range 3,300 nm at 17 knots
Length 79.8 m
Beam 11.8 m
Crew 60
Propulsion 2 x shafts, 2 x diesel engines Grandi Motori Trieste BL-230.16 propulsion diesels 5.84 kW (7.83 bhp), 3 x diesel engine generators Isotta Fraschini ID 36SS6V, 1 x diesel engine generator Isotta Fraschini VM-V6130T for emergency
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76/62mm Allargato gun
  • 2 × OTO Melara 25/80 guns with Oerlikon KBA 25 mm
  • 2 × 7,62 mm MG 42/59 machine guns
Displacement 15 tons
Maximum speed 40.0 knots
Range 240 nm at 20 knots
Length 15.9 m
Beam 3.8 m
Crew 3
Propulsion 2 × 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 × Kamewa FF water jets
Armament
  • 3 × Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Cassiopea-class or CB90-class?
The Cassiopea-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the Cassiopea-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Cassiopea-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cassiopea-class or CB90-class?
The Cassiopea-class has a longer range at 3,300 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cassiopea-class or CB90-class?
The Cassiopea-class is longer at 79.8 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Cassiopea-class and CB90-class have?
The Cassiopea-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cassiopea-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Cassiopea-class.