Floreal vs Thetis
The Floreal is a Frigate, while the Thetis is a Patrol vessel. Displacement is 2,642 tons for the Floreal vs 3,500 tons for the Thetis. The Floreal reaches 20 knots vs 21 knots for the Thetis. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Floreal vs 8,700 for the Thetis. The Floreal carries a crew of 90 vs 47 for the Thetis. The Floreal was produced in 8 units vs 4 for the Thetis. The Floreal was commissioned in 1992, 1 years after the Thetis (1991).
| French frigate, introduced in 1992, displaces 2,642 tons and has a crew of 90. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Danish Thetis-class patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, has a displacement of 3,500 tons and a crew of 47. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Ocean patrol frigates |
| Manufacturer | Svendborg Skibsværft |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,642 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 93.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 90 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × SEMT Pielstick 6 PA6 L280 BPC diesel engines, 6,580 kW (8,820 hp), 2 shafts, 1 × 203 kW (272 hp) bow thruster |
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| Displacement | 3,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,700 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 112.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 47 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 × MAN B&W Diesel 12v28/32A-D at 2,940 kW (3,943 hp), single shaft; 1 × Brunvoll azimuth thruster (800 kW); 1 × electrical Brunvoll bow thruster (600 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Floreal-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Floreal-class's 2,642 tons.
Which is faster, the Floreal-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Floreal-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Floreal-class or Thetis-class?
The Floreal-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Thetis-class's 8,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Floreal-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class is longer at 112.3 meters compared to the Floreal-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Floreal-class and Thetis-class have?
The Floreal-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Thetis-class's 47 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Floreal-class or Thetis-class?
The Floreal-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Thetis-class.