CB90 vs Svalbard

The CB90 and the Svalbard are both Patrol vessel classes. The Svalbard displaces 6,375 tons — 425:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 17 knots for the Svalbard. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 50 for the Svalbard. Cost per hull is $2M for the CB90 vs $66M for the Svalbard. The CB90 was commissioned in 1991, 10 years before the Svalbard (2001).

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
Norwegian patrol vessel, introduced in 2001, has a diesel-electric propulsion system.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Tangen Verft
Year introduced 2001
Number built NA
Estimated unit price $66 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
Armament
  • 3 × Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges
Displacement 6,375 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots
Range NA
Length 103.7 m
Beam 19.1 m
Crew 50
Propulsion Diesel-electric; Four Bergen BRG-8 diesel generators (4 × 3,390 kW); Two ABB Azipod VI1500A units (2 × 5 MW)
Armament
  • 1 x 57 mm gun
  • 12.7 mm machine gun
  • 1 x Simbad surface-to-air missile system

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Svalbard-class?
The Svalbard-class has greater displacement at 6,375 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Svalbard-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Svalbard-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Svalbard-class?
The CB90-class has a longer range at 240 nautical miles compared to the Svalbard-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Svalbard-class?
The Svalbard-class is longer at 103.7 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Svalbard-class have?
The Svalbard-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the CB90-class or Svalbard-class?
The Svalbard-class is more expensive at approximately $66 million per unit compared to the CB90-class at $2 million.