CB90 vs Nordkapp

The CB90 and the Nordkapp are both Patrol vessel classes. The Nordkapp displaces 3,200 tons — 213:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 22 knots for the Nordkapp. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 7,500 for the Nordkapp. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 58 for the Nordkapp. The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 3 for the Nordkapp. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 10 years after the Nordkapp (1981).

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
Norwegian patrol vessel, introduced in 1981, propelled by a Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG engine.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Vard Group
Year introduced 1981
Number built 3 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 3,200 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots
Range 7,500 nm
Length 105.1 m
Beam NA
Crew 58
Propulsion Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm cannon
  • 12.7 mm machine guns
  • Depth charges
  • Provisions for Penguin missiles, torpedoes, 20 mm guns, and Mistral surface to air missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Nordkapp-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Nordkapp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class is longer at 105.0 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Nordkapp-class have?
The Nordkapp-class has a larger crew complement of 58 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Nordkapp-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Nordkapp-class.