Eithne vs Nordkapp
| Irish offshore patrol vessel, 1,920 tons displacement, built by Verolme Dockyard in 1984. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Verolme Dockyard, Cork |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 1 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Norwegian patrol vessel, introduced in 1981, propelled by a Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG engine. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Vard Group |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,920 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 12,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 84.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.0 m |
| Crew | 86 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | -- |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 3,200 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 105.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | 58 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Eithne-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Eithne-class's 1,920 tons.
Which is faster, the Eithne-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Eithne-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Eithne-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Eithne-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Nordkapp-class's 7,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Eithne-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class is longer at 105.0 meters compared to the Eithne-class's 84.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Eithne-class and Nordkapp-class have?
The Eithne-class has a larger crew complement of 86 compared to the Nordkapp-class's 58 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Eithne-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Eithne-class.