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Cyclone vs Holland

Overview

The Cyclone and the Holland are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Holland displaces 3,750 tons β€” 11:1 the Cyclone's 336 tons. The Cyclone reaches 35 knots vs 21 knots for the Holland. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Cyclone vs 5,000 for the Holland. The Cyclone carries a crew of 28 vs 54 for the Holland.

The Cyclone was produced in 14 units vs 4 for the Holland. The Cyclone was commissioned in 1993, 19 years before the Holland (2012).

American patrol vessel, introduced in 1993, has a top speed of 35 knots and a crew of 28.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type Coastal patrol ship
Manufacturer Bollinger Shipyards
Year introduced 1993
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Dutch patrol vessel, introduced in 2012, has a displacement of 3,750 tons.
Origin πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands
Category Patrol vessel
Type Ocean-going patrol vessel
Manufacturer Damen Shipyards GalaΘ›i
Year introduced 2012
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $116.95 million
Displacement 336 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 35.0 knots β—‰
Range 2,500 nm at 12 knots β—‰
Length 55.0 m β—‰
Beam 7.6 m β—‰
Crew 28 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— Paxman 16RP200- 1-CM 3,350 shp (2,500 kW) diesel engines (13,400 shp (10,000 kW) combined), 4 Γ— shafts, Reintjes reverse reduction gear box
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 25 mm (0.98 in) MK 38 autocannon
  • 2 Γ— .50 in (12.7 mm) caliber machine guns
  • 2 Γ— 40 mm (1.6 in) MK 19 automatic grenade launchers
  • 2 Γ— 7.62 mm (0.30 in) M240B machine guns
  • 6 Γ— FIM-92 Stinger SAMs
  • 2 Γ— MK-60 quadruple BGM-176B Griffin B missile launchers
Displacement 3,750 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 21.0 knots β—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots β—‰
Length 108.4 m β—‰
Beam 16.0 m β—‰
Crew 54 β—‰
Propulsion RENK CODELOD: 2x MAN 12V28/33D diesel engines (5460KW each) and 2x 400 kW (540 hp) electric motors
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid
  • 1 Γ— 30 mm Oto Melara Marlin WS
  • 2 Γ— 12.7 mm Oto Melara Hitrole NT
  • 6 Γ— 7.62 mm FN MAG machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Cyclone-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class has greater displacement at 3,750 tons compared to the Cyclone-class's 336 tons.
Which is faster, the Cyclone-class or Holland-class?
The Cyclone-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Holland-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cyclone-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Cyclone-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cyclone-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class is longer at 108.4 meters compared to the Cyclone-class's 55.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cyclone-class and Holland-class have?
The Holland-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Cyclone-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cyclone-class or Holland-class?
The Cyclone-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Holland-class.