CB90 vs Sentinel
The CB90 and the Sentinel are both Patrol vessel classes. The Sentinel displaces 359 tons — 24:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 28 knots for the Sentinel. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 2,500 for the Sentinel. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 24 for the Sentinel. The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 61 for the Sentinel. Cost per hull is $2M for the CB90 vs $65M for the Sentinel. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 21 years before the Sentinel (2012).
| 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 |
| United States Sentinel-class cutter, introduced in 2012, has a maximum speed of 28 knots and a crew of 24. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Cutter |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 61 units |
| Estimated unit price | $65 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 | 359 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 46.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 24 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 4,300 kW (5,800 shp) MTU diesel engines, 1 × 75 kW (101 shp) bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has greater displacement at 359 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Sentinel-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Sentinel-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class is longer at 46.8 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Sentinel-class have?
The Sentinel-class has a larger crew complement of 24 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the CB90-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class is more expensive at approximately $65 million per unit compared to the CB90-class at $2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Sentinel-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 61 vessels of the Sentinel-class.