CB90 vs La Combattante II

The CB90 and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The La Combattante II displaces 234 tons — 16:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 23 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

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
French patrol vessel/fast attack craft, introduced in 1968, had a displacement of 234 tons, with 37 units built.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1968
Number built 37 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 234 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots
Range NA
Length 47.0 m
Beam NA
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has greater displacement at 234 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or La Combattante II-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the La Combattante II-class's 36 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or La Combattante II-class?
The CB90-class has a longer range at 240 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or La Combattante II-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 37 vessels of the La Combattante II-class.