Flamant vs Flyvefisken

Overview

The Flamant and the Flyvefisken are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 477 tons for the Flamant vs 450 tons for the Flyvefisken. The Flamant reaches 23 knots vs 30 knots for the Flyvefisken. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Flamant vs 3,860 for the Flyvefisken. The Flamant carries a crew of 21 vs 29 for the Flyvefisken.

The Flamant was produced in 3 units vs 14 for the Flyvefisken. The Flamant was commissioned in 1996, 7 years after the Flyvefisken (1989).

French patrol vessel, introduced in 1996, reaches speeds of 23 knots with two diesel engines.
Origin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Constructions MΓ©caniques de Normandie, Cherbourg
Year introduced 1996
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Danish patrol vessel, introduced in 1989, reaches speeds of 30 knots with a combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion system.
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Denmark
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1989
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 477 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 23.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 14 knots β—‰
Length 54.0 m β—‰
Beam 10.0 m β—‰
Crew 21 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— 3,050 hp (2,274 kW) Deutz-MWM TBD 620 V16 diesel engines, 2 Γ— 930 hp (694 kW) Deutz-MWM TBD234 V12 diesel engines, 2 Γ— variable-pitch propellers
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 12.7 mm machine guns
Displacement 450 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range 3,860 nm β—‰
Length 54.0 m β—‰
Beam 9.0 m β—‰
Crew 29 β—‰
Propulsion 1 Γ— General Electric LM500 gas turbine 4,066 kW (5,453 hp), 2 Γ— MTU 16V 396TB94 diesels 4,226 kW (5,667 hp) total, 1 Γ— auxiliary GM 12V-71 diesel 373 kW (500 hp) hydraulic propulsion
Armament
  • 8 Γ— launchers for Boeing RGM-84 Harpoon Block II SSM
  • 12 Γ— launchers Sea Sparrow SAM
  • 1 Γ— OTO Melara 76 mm/62 gun
  • 2 Γ— 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 4 Γ— 323 mm (12.7 in) MU90 ASW torpedoes
  • 60 naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Flamant-class or Flyvefisken-class?
The Flamant-class has greater displacement at 477 tons compared to the Flyvefisken-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Flamant-class or Flyvefisken-class?
The Flyvefisken-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Flamant-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Flamant-class or Flyvefisken-class?
The Flamant-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Flyvefisken-class's 3,860 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Flamant-class or Flyvefisken-class?
The Flyvefisken-class is longer at 54.0 meters compared to the Flamant-class's 54.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Flamant-class and Flyvefisken-class have?
The Flyvefisken-class has a larger crew complement of 29 compared to the Flamant-class's 21 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Flamant-class or Flyvefisken-class?
The Flyvefisken-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Flamant-class.