CB90 vs PSMM-5

The CB90 and the PSMM-5 are both Patrol vessel classes. The PSMM-5 displaces 268 tons — 18:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 35 knots for the PSMM-5. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 5,000 for the PSMM-5. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 38 for the PSMM-5. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 12 years after the PSMM-5 (1979).

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
South Korean missile patrol vessel, introduced in 1979, reaches speeds of 38 knots with gas turbine propulsion.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile patrol vessel
Manufacturer Tacoma Boatbuilding Company, Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd., Taiwan's China Shipbuilding Co.
Year introduced 1979
Number built NA
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 268 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 17 knots
Length 50.1 m
Beam 7.3 m
Crew 38
Propulsion 6 Avco-Lycoming TF-35 gas turbines with a power of 16,800 hp total - 2 propellers
Armament

4 UGM-84 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 30mm Emerlec guns + 2 12.7mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or PSMM-5-class?
The PSMM-5-class has greater displacement at 268 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or PSMM-5-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the PSMM-5-class's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or PSMM-5-class?
The PSMM-5-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or PSMM-5-class?
The PSMM-5-class is longer at 50.1 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and PSMM-5-class have?
The PSMM-5-class has a larger crew complement of 38 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.