Eithne vs Reliance

Overview

The Eithne and the Reliance are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 1,920 tons for the Eithne vs 1,829 tons for the Reliance. The Eithne reaches 20 knots vs 19 knots for the Reliance. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Eithne vs 9,900 for the Reliance. The Eithne carries a crew of 86 vs 100 for the Reliance.

The Eithne was produced in 1 units vs 13 for the Reliance. The Eithne was commissioned in 1984, 1 years after the Reliance (1983).

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 unit
Estimated unit price NA
United States patrol vessel, introduced in 1983, is propelled by two ALCO V-18 diesel engines.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type Medium endurance cutter
Manufacturer Robert Derecktor Shipyard Inc.
Year introduced 1983
Number built 13 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,920 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 84.8 m
Beam 12.0 m
Crew 86
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1× Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2× Rheinmetall 20 mm Cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG
Displacement 1,829 tons
Maximum speed 19.0 knots
Range 9,900 nm
Length 82.0 m
Beam 12.0 m
Crew 100
Propulsion 2 × turbo-charged ALCO V-18 diesel engines; 2 × 9-foot-diameter controllable pitch propellers
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara Mark 75 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • 2 × .50 caliber (12.7 mm) machine guns
  • 1 x Mk38 Mod 3 25mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Eithne-class or Reliance-class?
The Eithne-class has greater displacement at 1,920 tons compared to the Reliance-class's 1,829 tons.
Which is faster, the Eithne-class or Reliance-class?
The Eithne-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Reliance-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Eithne-class or Reliance-class?
The Eithne-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Reliance-class's 9,900 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Eithne-class or Reliance-class?
The Eithne-class is longer at 84.8 meters compared to the Reliance-class's 82.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Eithne-class and Reliance-class have?
The Reliance-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Eithne-class's 86 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Eithne-class or Reliance-class?
The Reliance-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Eithne-class.