Deirdre vs Eithne
Overview
The Deirdre and the Eithne are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 972 tons for the Deirdre vs 1,920 tons for the Eithne. The Deirdre reaches 18 knots vs 20 knots for the Eithne. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Deirdre vs 12,000 for the Eithne. The Deirdre carries a crew of 47 vs 86 for the Eithne.
The Deirdre was produced in 4 units vs 1 for the Eithne. The Deirdre was commissioned in 1972, 12 years before the Eithne (1984).
| Irish patrol vessel, introduced in 1972, displaces 972 tons, and has a crew of 47. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Verolme Cork Dockyard |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Irish offshore patrol vessel, 1,920 tons displacement, built by Verolme Dockyard in 1984. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Verolme Dockyard, Cork |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 972 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 17 knots ◉ |
| Length | 56.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 47 ◉ |
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| Displacement | 1,920 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 84.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 86 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Deirdre-class or Eithne-class?
The Eithne-class has greater displacement at 1,920 tons compared to the Deirdre-class's 972 tons.
Which is faster, the Deirdre-class or Eithne-class?
The Eithne-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Deirdre-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Deirdre-class or Eithne-class?
The Eithne-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Deirdre-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Deirdre-class or Eithne-class?
The Eithne-class is longer at 84.8 meters compared to the Deirdre-class's 56.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Deirdre-class and Eithne-class have?
The Eithne-class has a larger crew complement of 86 compared to the Deirdre-class's 47 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Deirdre-class or Eithne-class?
The Deirdre-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Eithne-class.