CB90 vs Sirio

Overview

The CB90 and the Sirio are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Sirio displaces 1,548 tons — 103:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 22 knots for the Sirio. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 3,300 for the Sirio. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 72 for the Sirio.

The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 2 for the Sirio. Cost per hull is $2M for the CB90 vs $75M for the Sirio. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 11 years before the Sirio (2002).

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
Italian patrol vessel, introduced in 2002, displaces 1,548 tons and uses two Wärtsilä diesel engines.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer Fincantieri
Year introduced 2002
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $75 million
Displacement 15 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 40.0 knots â—‰
Range 240 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 15.9 m â—‰
Beam 3.8 m â—‰
Crew 3 â—‰
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 1,548 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 22.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,300 nm at 17 knots â—‰
Length 88.6 m â—‰
Beam 12.2 m â—‰
Crew 72 â—‰
Propulsion 2 x Wärtsilä-NSD W12-V-26 XN diesel engines (4,320 kW (5,790 hp) each), 2 shaft and 2 variable-pitch propellers
Armament
  • 2 × OTO Melara 25/80 guns with Oerlikon KBA 25mm
  • Provision for 1 x Oto Melara 76/62 Super Rapid gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class has greater displacement at 1,548 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Sirio-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Sirio-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class has a longer range at 3,300 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class is longer at 88.6 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Sirio-class have?
The Sirio-class has a larger crew complement of 72 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the CB90-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the CB90-class at $2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Sirio-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sirio-class.