Cyclone vs Flamant
Overview
The Cyclone and the Flamant are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 336 tons for the Cyclone vs 477 tons for the Flamant. The Cyclone reaches 35 knots vs 23 knots for the Flamant. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Cyclone vs 4,500 for the Flamant. The Cyclone carries a crew of 28 vs 21 for the Flamant.
The Cyclone was produced in 14 units vs 3 for the Flamant. The Cyclone was commissioned in 1993, 3 years before the Flamant (1996).
| American patrol vessel, introduced in 1993, has a top speed of 35 knots and a crew of 28. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Coastal patrol ship |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| French patrol vessel, introduced in 1996, reaches speeds of 23 knots with two diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie, Cherbourg |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 336 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 55.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × Paxman 16RP200- 1-CM 3,350 shp (2,500 kW) diesel engines (13,400 shp (10,000 kW) combined), 4 × shafts, Reintjes reverse reduction gear box |
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| Displacement | 477 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 54.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 21 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 3,050 hp (2,274 kW) Deutz-MWM TBD 620 V16 diesel engines, 2 × 930 hp (694 kW) Deutz-MWM TBD234 V12 diesel engines, 2 × variable-pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cyclone-class or Flamant-class?
The Flamant-class has greater displacement at 477 tons compared to the Cyclone-class's 336 tons.
Which is faster, the Cyclone-class or Flamant-class?
The Cyclone-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Flamant-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cyclone-class or Flamant-class?
The Flamant-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Cyclone-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cyclone-class or Flamant-class?
The Cyclone-class is longer at 55.0 meters compared to the Flamant-class's 54.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cyclone-class and Flamant-class have?
The Cyclone-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Flamant-class's 21 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cyclone-class or Flamant-class?
The Cyclone-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Flamant-class.