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Eithne vs Storm

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Specifications
Eithne Storm
Origin 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Patrol boat
Manufacturer Verolme Dockyard, Cork Westermoen yard
Year introduced 1984 1966
Number built 1 unit 20 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,920 tons 138 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm at 15 knots NA
Length 84.8 m 36.5 m
Beam 12.0 m 6.2 m
Crew 86 19
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Eithne Storm
Armament
  • 1× Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2× Rheinmetall 20 mm Cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG
  • 6 × Penguin anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 76mm TAK 76 cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm L/70 cannon
Propulsion -- 2 × Maybach diesel engines (7,200 hp (5,400 kW) total)

Overview

The Eithne and the Storm are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Eithne displaces 1,920 tons — 14:1 the Storm's 138 tons. The Eithne reaches 20 knots vs 30 knots for the Storm. The Eithne carries a crew of 86 vs 19 for the Storm.

The Eithne was produced in 1 units vs 20 for the Storm. The Eithne was commissioned in 1984, 18 years after the Storm (1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Eithne-class or Storm-class?
The Eithne-class has greater displacement at 1,920 tons compared to the Storm-class's 138 tons.
Which is faster, the Eithne-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Eithne-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Eithne-class or Storm-class?
The Eithne-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Storm-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Eithne-class or Storm-class?
The Eithne-class is longer at 84.8 meters compared to the Storm-class's 36.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Eithne-class and Storm-class have?
The Eithne-class has a larger crew complement of 86 compared to the Storm-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Eithne-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Eithne-class.