CB90 vs Scimitar
Overview
The CB90 and the Scimitar are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 15 tons for the CB90 vs 24 tons for the Scimitar. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 32 knots for the Scimitar. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 260 for the Scimitar. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 5 for the Scimitar.
The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 2 for the Scimitar. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 12 years before the Scimitar (2003).
| 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 boat, 24 tons displacement, introduced in 2003 and powered by two MAN diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Halmatic |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 2 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 |
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| Displacement | 24 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 260 nm at 19 knots ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MAN 2480LXE diesels, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Scimitar-class?
The Scimitar-class has greater displacement at 24 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Scimitar-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Scimitar-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Scimitar-class?
The Scimitar-class has a longer range at 260 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Scimitar-class?
The Scimitar-class is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Scimitar-class have?
The Scimitar-class has a larger crew complement of 5 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Scimitar-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Scimitar-class.