CB90 vs Eithne
The CB90 and the Eithne are both Patrol vessel classes. The Eithne displaces 1,920 tons — 128:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 20 knots for the Eithne. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 12,000 for the Eithne. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 86 for the Eithne. The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 1 for the Eithne. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 7 years after the Eithne (1984).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
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| 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 | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Eithne-class?
The Eithne-class has greater displacement at 1,920 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Eithne-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Eithne-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Eithne-class?
The Eithne-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Eithne-class?
The Eithne-class is longer at 84.8 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Eithne-class have?
The Eithne-class has a larger crew complement of 86 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Eithne-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Eithne-class.