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Eithne vs Nordkapp

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Specifications
Eithne Nordkapp
Origin 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Verolme Dockyard, Cork Vard Group
Year introduced 1984 1981
Number built 1 unit 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,920 tons 3,200 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 22.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm at 15 knots 7,500 nm
Length 84.8 m 105.1 m
Beam 12.0 m NA
Crew 86 58
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Armament & Systems
Eithne Nordkapp
Armament
  • 1× Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2× Rheinmetall 20 mm Cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm cannon
  • 12.7 mm machine guns
  • Depth charges
  • Provisions for Penguin missiles, torpedoes, 20 mm guns, and Mistral surface to air missiles
Propulsion -- Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG

Overview

The Eithne and the Nordkapp are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 1,920 tons for the Eithne vs 3,200 tons for the Nordkapp. The Eithne reaches 20 knots vs 22 knots for the Nordkapp. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Eithne vs 7,500 for the Nordkapp. The Eithne carries a crew of 86 vs 58 for the Nordkapp.

The Eithne was produced in 1 units vs 3 for the Nordkapp. The Eithne was commissioned in 1984, 3 years after the Nordkapp (1981).

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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.