Deirdre vs Storm
Overview
The Deirdre and the Storm are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Deirdre displaces 972 tons — 7.0x the Storm's 138 tons. The Deirdre reaches 18 knots vs 30 knots for the Storm. The Deirdre carries a crew of 47 vs 19 for the Storm.
The Deirdre was produced in 4 units vs 20 for the Storm. The Deirdre was commissioned in 1972, 6 years after the Storm (1966).
| 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 |
| Norwegian patrol boat Storm, introduced in 1966, displaces 138 tons and is propelled by two Maybach diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Westermoen yard |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number built | 20 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 ◉ |
| Propulsion | -- |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 138 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 36.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 6.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 19 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Maybach diesel engines (7,200 hp (5,400 kW) total) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Deirdre-class or Storm-class?
The Deirdre-class has greater displacement at 972 tons compared to the Storm-class's 138 tons.
Which is faster, the Deirdre-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Deirdre-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Deirdre-class or Storm-class?
The Deirdre-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Storm-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Deirdre-class or Storm-class?
The Deirdre-class is longer at 56.1 meters compared to the Storm-class's 36.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Deirdre-class and Storm-class have?
The Deirdre-class has a larger crew complement of 47 compared to the Storm-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Deirdre-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Deirdre-class.