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 |
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| 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) |
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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.