Cyclone vs Padma

Overview

The Cyclone and the Padma are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 336 tons for the Cyclone vs 350 tons for the Padma. The Cyclone reaches 35 knots vs 23 knots for the Padma. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Cyclone vs 1,500 for the Padma. The Cyclone carries a crew of 28 vs 45 for the Padma.

The Cyclone was produced in 14 units vs 10 for the Padma. The Cyclone was commissioned in 1993, 20 years before the Padma (2013).

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
Bangladeshi patrol vessel, 350 tons displacement, built by Khulna Shipyard and introduced in 2013.
Origin πŸ‡§πŸ‡© Bangladesh
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer Khulna Shipyard
Year introduced 2013
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price NA
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 350 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 23.0 knots β—‰
Range 1,500 nm β—‰
Length 51.6 m β—‰
Beam 7.5 m β—‰
Crew 45 β—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts, 2 diesels
Armament
  • 2 Γ— dual 37 mm cannon
  • 2 Γ— 20 mm AA guns
  • 1 Γ— Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon
  • 2 Γ— 12.7mm CIS 50MG
  • Naval mines
  • MANPADs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Cyclone-class or Padma-class?
The Padma-class has greater displacement at 350 tons compared to the Cyclone-class's 336 tons.
Which is faster, the Cyclone-class or Padma-class?
The Cyclone-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Padma-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cyclone-class or Padma-class?
The Cyclone-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Padma-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cyclone-class or Padma-class?
The Cyclone-class is longer at 55.0 meters compared to the Padma-class's 51.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Cyclone-class and Padma-class have?
The Padma-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Cyclone-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cyclone-class or Padma-class?
The Cyclone-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Padma-class.