Flamant vs La Combattante II
The Flamant and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The Flamant displaces 477 tons — 2.0x the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The Flamant reaches 23 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Flamant was produced in 3 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Flamant was commissioned in 1996, 28 years after the La Combattante II (1968).
| 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 |
| French patrol vessel/fast attack craft, introduced in 1968, had a displacement of 234 tons, with 37 units built. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Fast attack craft |
| Manufacturer | Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number built | 37 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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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| Displacement | 234 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Flamant-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Flamant-class has greater displacement at 477 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Flamant-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Flamant-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Flamant-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Flamant-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Flamant-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Flamant-class is longer at 54.0 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Flamant-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Flamant-class.