Diciotti vs La Combattante II

The Diciotti and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 390 tons for the Diciotti vs 234 tons for the La Combattante II. The Diciotti reaches 40 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Diciotti was produced in 11 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Diciotti was commissioned in 1999, 31 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

Italian patrol vessel, introduced in 1999, utilizes four diesel engines for a top speed of 40 knots.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Fincantieri
Year introduced 1999
Number built 11 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 390 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 40.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,800 nm at 18 knots
Length 51.7 m â—‰
Beam 8.1 m
Crew 29
Propulsion 4 x shafts with variable-pitch propellers; 4 x diesel engines MTU 16V538TIB93, 13,000 kW (17,000 bhp)
Armament
  • 1 × Otobreda KBA 25/80 mm
  • 2 x 12.7mm MGs
Displacement 234 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 36.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 47.0 m â—‰
Beam NA
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Diciotti-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Diciotti-class has greater displacement at 390 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Diciotti-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Diciotti-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the La Combattante II-class's 36 knots.
Which has longer range, the Diciotti-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Diciotti-class has a longer range at 1,800 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Diciotti-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Diciotti-class is longer at 51.7 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Diciotti-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Diciotti-class.