Cyclone vs Scimitar
| 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 |
| British patrol boat, 24 tons displacement, introduced in 2003 and powered by two MAN diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Halmatic |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 2 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 | 24 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 260 nm at 19 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MAN 2480LXE diesels, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cyclone-class or Scimitar-class?
The Cyclone-class has greater displacement at 336 tons compared to the Scimitar-class's 24 tons.
Which is faster, the Cyclone-class or Scimitar-class?
The Cyclone-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Scimitar-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cyclone-class or Scimitar-class?
The Cyclone-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Scimitar-class's 260 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cyclone-class or Scimitar-class?
The Cyclone-class is longer at 55.0 meters compared to the Scimitar-class's 16.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cyclone-class and Scimitar-class have?
The Cyclone-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Scimitar-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cyclone-class or Scimitar-class?
The Cyclone-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Scimitar-class.