Cyclone vs Osa
The Cyclone and the Osa are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 336 tons for the Cyclone vs 209 tons for the Osa. The Cyclone reaches 35 knots vs 42 knots for the Osa. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Cyclone vs 1,800 for the Osa. The Cyclone carries a crew of 28 vs 28 for the Osa. The Cyclone was produced in 14 units vs 400 for the Osa. The Cyclone was commissioned in 1993, 33 years after the Osa (1960).
| American patrol vessel, introduced in 1993, has a top speed of 35 knots and a crew of 28. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Coastal patrol ship |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Ex-USSR missile boat, introduced in 1960, reaches speeds of 42 knots, with over 400 units built. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | Vostochnaya Verf |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number built | 400 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 336 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 55.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 28 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × Paxman 16RP200- 1-CM 3,350 shp (2,500 kW) diesel engines (13,400 shp (10,000 kW) combined), 4 × shafts, Reintjes reverse reduction gear box |
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| Displacement | 209 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 42.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 1,800 nm at 500 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 38.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 28 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 × 4,000 hp (3.0 MW) M-503G diesel engines (205) or 3 × 5,000 hp (3.7 MW) M-504B diesel engines (205U onwards); 3 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cyclone-class or Osa-class?
The Cyclone-class has greater displacement at 336 tons compared to the Osa-class's 209 tons.
Which is faster, the Cyclone-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Cyclone-class's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cyclone-class or Osa-class?
The Cyclone-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Osa-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cyclone-class or Osa-class?
The Cyclone-class is longer at 55.0 meters compared to the Osa-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Cyclone-class and Osa-class have?
The Osa-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Cyclone-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cyclone-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class has been built in greater numbers with 400 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Cyclone-class.