Cassiopea vs Eithne

Overview

The Cassiopea and the Eithne are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 1,500 tons for the Cassiopea vs 1,920 tons for the Eithne. The Cassiopea reaches 21 knots vs 20 knots for the Eithne. Operational range is 3,300 nautical miles for the Cassiopea vs 12,000 for the Eithne. The Cassiopea carries a crew of 60 vs 86 for the Eithne.

The Cassiopea was produced in 4 units vs 1 for the Eithne. The Cassiopea was commissioned in 1989, 5 years after the Eithne (1984).

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
Irish offshore patrol vessel, 1,920 tons displacement, built by Verolme Dockyard in 1984.
Origin 🇮🇪 Ireland
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Verolme Dockyard, Cork
Year introduced 1984
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA
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 1,920 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 84.8 m
Beam 12.0 m
Crew 86
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1× Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2× Rheinmetall 20 mm Cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Cassiopea-class or Eithne-class?
The Eithne-class has greater displacement at 1,920 tons compared to the Cassiopea-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Cassiopea-class or Eithne-class?
The Cassiopea-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Eithne-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cassiopea-class or Eithne-class?
The Eithne-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Cassiopea-class's 3,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cassiopea-class or Eithne-class?
The Eithne-class is longer at 84.8 meters compared to the Cassiopea-class's 79.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Cassiopea-class and Eithne-class have?
The Eithne-class has a larger crew complement of 86 compared to the Cassiopea-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cassiopea-class or Eithne-class?
The Cassiopea-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Eithne-class.