Deirdre vs La Combattante II
The Deirdre and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The Deirdre displaces 972 tons — 4.2x the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The Deirdre reaches 18 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Deirdre was produced in 4 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Deirdre was commissioned in 1972, 4 years after the La Combattante II (1968).
| 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 |
| French patrol vessel/fast attack craft, introduced in 1968, had a displacement of 234 tons, with 37 units built. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Fast attack craft |
| Manufacturer | Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number built | 37 units |
| 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 | 234 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Deirdre-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Deirdre-class has greater displacement at 972 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Deirdre-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Deirdre-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Deirdre-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Deirdre-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Deirdre-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Deirdre-class is longer at 56.1 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Deirdre-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Deirdre-class.