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Eithne vs Samuel Beckett

Eithne vs Samuel Beckett at a glance — displacement 1,920 vs 2,256 tons, length 84 vs 90 m, speed 20 vs 23 knots, crew 86 vs 44.

Specifications
Eithne Samuel Beckett
Origin 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Verolme Dockyard, Cork Appledore Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1984 2014
Number built 1 unit 4 units
Estimated unit price NA $77 million
Displacement 1,920 tons 2,256 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 23.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm at 15 knots 6,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 84.8 m 90.0 m
Beam 12.0 m 14.0 m
Crew 86 44
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Armament & Systems
Eithne Samuel Beckett
Armament
  • 1× Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2× Rheinmetall 20 mm Cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara cannon
  • 2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG machine guns
  • .50 calibre HMG (M2 Browning) machine guns
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.