CB90 vs Flamant

Overview

The CB90 and the Flamant are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Flamant displaces 477 tons β€” 32:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 23 knots for the Flamant. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 4,500 for the Flamant. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 21 for the Flamant.

The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 3 for the Flamant. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 5 years before the Flamant (1996).

Swedish patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, propelled by twin water jets reaching 40 knots.
Origin πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Category Patrol vessel
Type Fast assault craft
Manufacturer Dockstavarvet
Year introduced 1991
Number built 250 units
Estimated unit price $2 million
French patrol vessel, introduced in 1996, reaches speeds of 23 knots with two diesel engines.
Origin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Constructions MΓ©caniques de Normandie, Cherbourg
Year introduced 1996
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 15 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 40.0 knots β—‰
Range 240 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 15.9 m β—‰
Beam 3.8 m β—‰
Crew 3 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 Γ— Kamewa FF water jets
Armament
  • 3 Γ— Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 Γ— Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges
Displacement 477 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 23.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 14 knots β—‰
Length 54.0 m β—‰
Beam 10.0 m β—‰
Crew 21 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— 3,050 hp (2,274 kW) Deutz-MWM TBD 620 V16 diesel engines, 2 Γ— 930 hp (694 kW) Deutz-MWM TBD234 V12 diesel engines, 2 Γ— variable-pitch propellers
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 12.7 mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Flamant-class?
The Flamant-class has greater displacement at 477 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Flamant-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Flamant-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Flamant-class?
The Flamant-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Flamant-class?
The Flamant-class is longer at 54.0 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Flamant-class have?
The Flamant-class has a larger crew complement of 21 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Flamant-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Flamant-class.