CB90 vs Reliance

Overview

The CB90 and the Reliance are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Reliance displaces 1,829 tons β€” 122:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 19 knots for the Reliance. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 9,900 for the Reliance. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 100 for the Reliance.

The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 13 for the Reliance. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 8 years after the Reliance (1983).

Swedish patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, propelled by twin water jets reaching 40 knots.
Origin πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ 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 1983, is propelled by two ALCO V-18 diesel engines.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type Medium endurance cutter
Manufacturer Robert Derecktor Shipyard Inc.
Year introduced 1983
Number built 13 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 15 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 40.0 knots β—‰
Range 240 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 15.9 m β—‰
Beam 3.8 m β—‰
Crew 3 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 Γ— Kamewa FF water jets
Armament
  • 3 Γ— Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 Γ— Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges
Displacement 1,829 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 19.0 knots β—‰
Range 9,900 nm β—‰
Length 82.0 m β—‰
Beam 12.0 m β—‰
Crew 100 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— turbo-charged ALCO V-18 diesel engines; 2 Γ— 9-foot-diameter controllable pitch propellers
Armament
  • 1 Γ— OTO Melara Mark 75 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • 2 Γ— .50 caliber (12.7 mm) machine guns
  • 1 x Mk38 Mod 3 25mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Reliance-class?
The Reliance-class has greater displacement at 1,829 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Reliance-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Reliance-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Reliance-class?
The Reliance-class has a longer range at 9,900 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Reliance-class?
The Reliance-class is longer at 82.0 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Reliance-class have?
The Reliance-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Reliance-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Reliance-class.