CB90 vs Thetis

The CB90 and the Thetis are both Patrol vessel classes. The Thetis displaces 3,500 tons — 233:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The CB90 reaches 40 knots vs 21 knots for the Thetis. Operational range is 240 nautical miles for the CB90 vs 8,700 for the Thetis. The CB90 carries a crew of 3 vs 47 for the Thetis. The CB90 was produced in 250 units vs 4 for the Thetis.

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
Danish Thetis-class patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, has a displacement of 3,500 tons and a crew of 47.
Origin 🇩🇰 Denmark
Category Patrol vessel
Type Ocean patrol frigates
Manufacturer Svendborg Skibsværft
Year introduced 1991
Number built 4 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
Armament
  • 3 × Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges
Displacement 3,500 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots
Range 8,700 nm
Length 112.3 m
Beam 14.4 m
Crew 47
Propulsion 3 × MAN B&W Diesel 12v28/32A-D at 2,940 kW (3,943 hp), single shaft; 1 × Brunvoll azimuth thruster (800 kW); 1 × electrical Brunvoll bow thruster (600 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm/62 cal. OTO Melara Super Rapid DP gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm heavy machine guns
  • 2 × 7.62 mm light machine guns
  • Stinger launchers
  • decoy launching systems

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the CB90-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the CB90-class or Thetis-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Thetis-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the CB90-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has a longer range at 8,700 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the CB90-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class is longer at 112.3 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the CB90-class and Thetis-class have?
The Thetis-class has a larger crew complement of 47 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CB90-class or Thetis-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Thetis-class.