CB90 vs Hamilton

The CB90 and the Hamilton are both Patrol vessel classes. The Hamilton displaces 3,250 tons — 217:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 29 knots for the Hamilton. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 12,500 for the Hamilton. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 167 for the Hamilton. The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 12 for the Hamilton. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 24 years after the Hamilton (1967).

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
American patrol vessel, introduced in 1967, displaces 3,250 tons.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type High endurance cutter
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyards
Year introduced 1967
Number built 12 units
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
Armament
  • 3 × Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges
Displacement 3,250 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots
Range 12,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 115.0 m
Beam 13.0 m
Crew 167
Propulsion CODOG system: 2 × Fairbanks-Morse 38TD8-1/8-12 12-cylinder diesel engines (7,000 hp) and 2 × Pratt & Whittney FT4A-6 gas turbines (36,000 hp)
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara Mark 75 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • 2 × 25 mm Mk38
  • 1 × MK 15 Block 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 6 × .50 caliber machine guns
  • 5"/38 naval gun (original)
  • 2 × 81 mm mortars (original)
  • 2 × MK 10 Hedgehogs (original)
  • 2 × MK 32 torpedo tube systems (original)
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles (fitted to some)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Hamilton-class?
The Hamilton-class has greater displacement at 3,250 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Hamilton-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Hamilton-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Hamilton-class?
The Hamilton-class has a longer range at 12,500 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Hamilton-class?
The Hamilton-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Hamilton-class have?
The Hamilton-class has a larger crew complement of 167 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Hamilton-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Hamilton-class.