CB90 vs Comandanti

The CB90 and the Comandanti are both Patrol vessel classes. The Comandanti displaces 1,520 tons — 101:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 25 knots for the Comandanti. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 3,500 for the Comandanti. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 70 for the Comandanti. The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 4 for the Comandanti. Cost per hull is $2M for the CB90 vs $90M for the Comandanti. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 13 years before the Comandanti (2004).

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
Italian patrol vessel, introduced in 2004 with a 1,520-ton displacement, uses a CODAD propulsion scheme.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer Fincantieri
Year introduced 2004
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $90.5 million
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
Displacement 1,520 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 3,500 nm at 14 knots
Length 88.6 m
Beam 12.2 m
Crew 70
Propulsion CODAD scheme - 2 shaft and 2 propellers with variable-pitch; 2 x diesel engines Wärtsilä-NSD W18-V-26 XN (6,480 kW (8,690 hp) each)
Armament
  • 1 x Oto Melara 76/62 mm SR (Super Rapido) gun
  • 2 x OTO Melara 25/80 guns with Oerlikon KBA 25mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Comandanti-class?
The Comandanti-class has greater displacement at 1,520 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Comandanti-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Comandanti-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Comandanti-class?
The Comandanti-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Comandanti-class?
The Comandanti-class is longer at 88.6 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Comandanti-class have?
The Comandanti-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the CB90-class or Comandanti-class?
The Comandanti-class is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the CB90-class at $2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Comandanti-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Comandanti-class.