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Eithne vs La Combattante II

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Specifications
Eithne La Combattante II
Origin 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Verolme Dockyard, Cork Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1984 1968
Number built 1 unit 37 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,920 tons 234 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 36.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm at 15 knots NA
Length 84.8 m 47.0 m
Beam 12.0 m NA
Crew 86 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Eithne La Combattante II
Armament
  • 1× Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2× Rheinmetall 20 mm Cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

Overview

The Eithne and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Eithne displaces 1,920 tons — 8.2x the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The Eithne reaches 20 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II.

The Eithne was produced in 1 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Eithne was commissioned in 1984, 16 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Eithne-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Eithne-class has greater displacement at 1,920 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Eithne-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Eithne-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Eithne-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Eithne-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Eithne-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Eithne-class is longer at 84.8 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Eithne-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Eithne-class.