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Deirdre vs La Combattante II

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Specifications
Deirdre La Combattante II
Origin 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Verolme Cork Dockyard Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1972 1968
Number built 4 units 37 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 972 tons 234 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 36.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 17 knots NA
Length 56.1 m 47.0 m
Beam 10.4 m NA
Crew 47 --
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Armament & Systems
Deirdre La Combattante II
Armament
  • 1 × 40 mm/60 Bofors
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

Overview

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).

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.