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Deirdre vs Type 062

Overview

The Deirdre and the Type 062 are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Deirdre displaces 972 tons — 7.2x the Type 062's 135 tons. The Deirdre reaches 18 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 062. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Deirdre vs 750 for the Type 062. The Deirdre carries a crew of 47 vs 36 for the Type 062.

The Deirdre was produced in 4 units vs 30 for the Type 062. The Deirdre was commissioned in 1972, 11 years after the Type 062 (1961).

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
Chinese patrol vessel/gunboat, introduced in 1961, uses Soviet M50F-4 diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel
Type Gunboat
Manufacturer Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 1961
Number built 30 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
  • 1 × 40 mm/60 Bofors
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
Displacement 135 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 750 nm at 16 knots
Length 38.8 m
Beam 5.4 m
Crew 36
Propulsion 2 × Soviet M50F-4 diesel engines, 1,200 hp (895 kW); 2 × 12D6 diesel engines, 910 hp (679 kW); 4 × shafts
Armament
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 37 mm (1.5 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm (0.98 in) guns (2×2)
  • 1 × Chinese 81 mm (3.2 in) recoilless gun (some)
  • 8 × Depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Deirdre-class or Type 062-class?
The Deirdre-class has greater displacement at 972 tons compared to the Type 062-class's 135 tons.
Which is faster, the Deirdre-class or Type 062-class?
The Type 062-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Deirdre-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Deirdre-class or Type 062-class?
The Deirdre-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 062-class's 750 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Deirdre-class or Type 062-class?
The Deirdre-class is longer at 56.1 meters compared to the Type 062-class's 38.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Deirdre-class and Type 062-class have?
The Deirdre-class has a larger crew complement of 47 compared to the Type 062-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Deirdre-class or Type 062-class?
The Type 062-class has been built in greater numbers with 30 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Deirdre-class.