Eithne vs Samuel Beckett
Overview
The Eithne and the Samuel Beckett are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 1,920 tons for the Eithne vs 2,256 tons for the Samuel Beckett. The Eithne reaches 20 knots vs 23 knots for the Samuel Beckett. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Eithne vs 6,000 for the Samuel Beckett. The Eithne carries a crew of 86 vs 44 for the Samuel Beckett.
The Eithne was produced in 1 units vs 4 for the Samuel Beckett. The Eithne was commissioned in 1984, 30 years before the Samuel Beckett (2014).
| 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 |
| British patrol vessel, 2,256 tons displacement, manufactured by Appledore Shipbuilders. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Appledore Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $77 million |
| 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 | -- |
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| Displacement | 2,256 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 44 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two Wärtsilä medium speed diesel engines (5,440 kW (7,300 hp) each), 450 kW bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Eithne-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has greater displacement at 2,256 tons compared to the Eithne-class's 1,920 tons.
Which is faster, the Eithne-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Eithne-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Eithne-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Eithne-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Samuel Beckett-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Eithne-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Eithne-class's 84.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Eithne-class and Samuel Beckett-class have?
The Eithne-class has a larger crew complement of 86 compared to the Samuel Beckett-class's 44 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Eithne-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Eithne-class.