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Eithne vs Type 022

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Specifications
Eithne Type 022
Origin 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Missile boat
Manufacturer Verolme Dockyard, Cork Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1984 2004
Number built 1 unit 60 units
Estimated unit price NA $14 million
Displacement 1,920 tons 228 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 38.0 knots
Range 12,000 nm at 15 knots NA
Length 84.8 m 42.6 m
Beam 12.0 m 12.2 m
Crew 86 12
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Eithne Type 022
Armament
  • 1× Bofors 57 mm gun
  • 2× Rheinmetall 20 mm Cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS
Propulsion -- 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors

Overview

The Eithne and the Type 022 are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Eithne displaces 1,920 tons — 8.4x the Type 022's 228 tons. The Eithne reaches 20 knots vs 38 knots for the Type 022. The Eithne carries a crew of 86 vs 12 for the Type 022.

The Eithne was produced in 1 units vs 60 for the Type 022. The Eithne was commissioned in 1984, 20 years before the Type 022 (2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Eithne-class or Type 022-class?
The Eithne-class has greater displacement at 1,920 tons compared to the Type 022-class's 228 tons.
Which is faster, the Eithne-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Eithne-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Eithne-class or Type 022-class?
The Eithne-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 022-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Eithne-class or Type 022-class?
The Eithne-class is longer at 84.8 meters compared to the Type 022-class's 42.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Eithne-class and Type 022-class have?
The Eithne-class has a larger crew complement of 86 compared to the Type 022-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Eithne-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has been built in greater numbers with 60 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Eithne-class.