Cassiopea vs Viana do Castelo

Overview

The Cassiopea and the Viana do Castelo are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 1,500 tons for the Cassiopea vs 1,850 tons for the Viana do Castelo. The Cassiopea reaches 21 knots vs 21 knots for the Viana do Castelo. The Cassiopea carries a crew of 60 vs 35 for the Viana do Castelo.

The Cassiopea was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Viana do Castelo. The Cassiopea was commissioned in 1989, 21 years before the Viana do Castelo (2010).

Italian patrol vessel, introduced in 1989, has a 1,500 tons displacement and a crew of 60.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer Fincantieri
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Portuguese offshore patrol vessel, introduced in 2010, displaces 1,850 tons and has a crew of 35.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo
Year introduced 2010
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,500 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 21.0 knots โ—‰
Range 3,300 nm at 17 knots
Length 79.8 m โ—‰
Beam 11.8 m โ—‰
Crew 60 โ—‰
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 ร— OTO Melara 76/62mm Allargato gun
  • 2 ร— OTO Melara 25/80 guns with Oerlikon KBA 25 mm
  • 2 ร— 7,62 mm MG 42/59 machine guns
Displacement 1,850 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 21.0 knots โ—‰
Range NA
Length 83.1 m โ—‰
Beam 13.0 m โ—‰
Crew 35 โ—‰
Propulsion 2 x Wรคrtsilรค diesel engines (3,900 kW (5,200 hp) each), 2 electric engines (200 kW (270 hp) each)
Armament
  • 1 ร— 30 mm Oto Melara Marlin WS
  • 2 ร— M2 Browning machine gun
  • 2 x MG 3 machine gun
  • 2 x launching systems for MK55 Mod 2 mines
  • 1 x Mark 32 torpedo tube
  • 2 x Protector RWS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Cassiopea-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Viana do Castelo-class has greater displacement at 1,850 tons compared to the Cassiopea-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Cassiopea-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Viana do Castelo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Cassiopea-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cassiopea-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Cassiopea-class has a longer range at 3,300 nautical miles compared to the Viana do Castelo-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cassiopea-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Viana do Castelo-class is longer at 83.1 meters compared to the Cassiopea-class's 79.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Cassiopea-class and Viana do Castelo-class have?
The Cassiopea-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Viana do Castelo-class's 35 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cassiopea-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
Both the Cassiopea-class and Viana do Castelo-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.