Jin Chiang vs La Combattante II

The Jin Chiang and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The Jin Chiang displaces 580 tons — 2.5x the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The Jin Chiang reaches 25 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Jin Chiang was produced in 12 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Jin Chiang was commissioned in 1994, 26 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

Taiwanese patrol vessel, introduced in 1994, displaces 580 tons and has a crew of 50.
Origin 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol ship / corvette
Manufacturer CSBC Corporation, Taiwan
Year introduced 1994
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
French patrol vessel/fast attack craft, introduced in 1968, had a displacement of 234 tons, with 37 units built.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1968
Number built 37 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 580 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 3,500 nm at 15 knots
Length 61.4 m
Beam 9.5 m
Crew 50
Propulsion 2 MTU 20 diesel engines with a power of 10,000 hp - 2 propellers
Armament
  • HF-1 anti-ship missile
  • HF-3 supersonic anti-ship missile launchers
  • OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun
  • 40 mm anti-aircraft gun
  • 20 mm gun
Displacement 234 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots
Range NA
Length 47.0 m
Beam NA
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Jin Chiang-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Jin Chiang-class has greater displacement at 580 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Jin Chiang-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Jin Chiang-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Jin Chiang-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Jin Chiang-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Jin Chiang-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Jin Chiang-class is longer at 61.4 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jin Chiang-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Jin Chiang-class.