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Confiance vs River

Confiance vs River at a glance — displacement 700 vs 1,700 tons, length 60 vs 79 m, speed 21 vs 20 knots, crew 24 vs 28.

Specifications
Confiance River
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Socarenam Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 2016 2003
Number built 3 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 700 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 3,500 nm at 12 knots 5,500 nm
Length 60.8 m 79.5 m
Beam 9.6 m 13.5 m
Crew 24 28
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Armament & Systems
Confiance River
Armament
  • 1 × Nexter Narwhal 20 mm teleoperated gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns
Propulsion 6,000 kW diesel 2 × Ruston 12R270 diesel engines, 8,250 kW (11,060 hp), 2 shafts, 2 × controllable-pitch propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Confiance-class or River-class?
The River-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Confiance-class's 700 tons.
Which is faster, the Confiance-class or River-class?
The Confiance-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the River-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Confiance-class or River-class?
The River-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Confiance-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Confiance-class or River-class?
The River-class is longer at 79.5 meters compared to the Confiance-class's 60.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Confiance-class and River-class have?
The River-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Confiance-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Confiance-class or River-class?
The River-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Confiance-class.