Flyvefisken vs Hetz

The Flyvefisken and the Hetz are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 450 tons for the Flyvefisken vs 490 tons for the Hetz. The Flyvefisken reaches 30 knots vs 19 knots for the Hetz. Operational range is 3,860 nautical miles for the Flyvefisken vs 8,000 for the Hetz. The Flyvefisken carries a crew of 29 vs 53 for the Hetz. The Flyvefisken was produced in 14 units vs 10 for the Hetz. The Flyvefisken was commissioned in 1989, 2 years before the Hetz (1991).

Danish patrol vessel, introduced in 1989, reaches speeds of 30 knots with a combined diesel and gas turbine propulsion system.
Origin 🇩🇰 Denmark
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1989
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Israeli patrol vessel, 490 tons displacement, powered by four propellers.
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile patrol vessel
Manufacturer Israel Shipyards Ltd.
Year introduced 1991
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 450 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,860 nm â—‰
Length 54.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.0 m â—‰
Crew 29 â—‰
Propulsion 1 × General Electric LM500 gas turbine 4,066 kW (5,453 hp), 2 × MTU 16V 396TB94 diesels 4,226 kW (5,667 hp) total, 1 × auxiliary GM 12V-71 diesel 373 kW (500 hp) hydraulic propulsion
Armament
  • 8 × launchers for Boeing RGM-84 Harpoon Block II SSM
  • 12 × launchers Sea Sparrow SAM
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm/62 gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 4 × 323 mm (12.7 in) MU90 ASW torpedoes
  • 60 naval mines
Displacement 490 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 19.0 knots â—‰
Range 8,000 nm at 17 knots â—‰
Length 61.7 m â—‰
Beam 7.6 m â—‰
Crew 53 â—‰
Propulsion 4 MTU 16 V 396 diesels with a power of 16,380 hp total - 4 propellers
Armament

4 UGM-84 (II 2) + 6 Gabriel (I 6) + 1 Barak (32 missiles) + 1 CIWS Mk.15 Phalanx + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 20mm Bofors guns + 4 12.7mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Flyvefisken-class or Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class has greater displacement at 490 tons compared to the Flyvefisken-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Flyvefisken-class or Hetz-class?
The Flyvefisken-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Hetz-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Flyvefisken-class or Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Flyvefisken-class's 3,860 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Flyvefisken-class or Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class is longer at 61.7 meters compared to the Flyvefisken-class's 54.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Flyvefisken-class and Hetz-class have?
The Hetz-class has a larger crew complement of 53 compared to the Flyvefisken-class's 29 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Flyvefisken-class or Hetz-class?
The Flyvefisken-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Hetz-class.