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Eithne vs Type 022

Eithne vs Type 022 at a glance — displacement 1,920 vs 228 tons, length 84 vs 42 m, speed 20 vs 38 knots, crew 86 vs 12.

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
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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.