CB90 vs Samuel Beckett
The CB90 and the Samuel Beckett are both Patrol vessel classes. The Samuel Beckett displaces 2,256 tons — 150:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 23 knots for the Samuel Beckett. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 6,000 for the Samuel Beckett. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 44 for the Samuel Beckett. The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 4 for the Samuel Beckett. Cost per hull is $2M for the CB90 vs $77M for the Samuel Beckett. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 23 years before the Samuel Beckett (2014).
| 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 |
| British patrol vessel, 2,256 tons displacement, manufactured by Appledore Shipbuilders. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Appledore Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $77 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 | 2,256 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 44 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two Wärtsilä medium speed diesel engines (5,440 kW (7,300 hp) each), 450 kW bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has greater displacement at 2,256 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Samuel Beckett-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Samuel Beckett-class have?
The Samuel Beckett-class has a larger crew complement of 44 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the CB90-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is more expensive at approximately $77 million per unit compared to the CB90-class at $2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Samuel Beckett-class.