CB90 vs Legend
The CB90 and the Legend are both Patrol vessel classes. The Legend displaces 4,673 tons — 312:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 28 knots for the Legend. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 12,000 for the Legend. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 113 for the Legend. The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 10 for the Legend. Cost per hull is $2M for the CB90 vs $670M for the Legend. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 17 years before the Legend (2008).
| 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 |
| United States patrol vessel, introduced in 2008, reaches a top speed of 28 knots with a crew of 113. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Large patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $670 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 |
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| Displacement | 4,673 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 113 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and gas turbine: 2 × 7,400 kW (9,900 hp) MTU 20V 1163 diesels, 1 × 22 MW (30,000 hp) GE LM2500 gas turbine engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Legend-class?
The Legend-class has greater displacement at 4,673 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Legend-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Legend-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Legend-class?
The Legend-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 Legend-class?
The Legend-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Legend-class have?
The Legend-class has a larger crew complement of 113 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the CB90-class or Legend-class?
The Legend-class is more expensive at approximately $670 million per unit compared to the CB90-class at $2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Legend-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Legend-class.