Flyvefisken vs La Combattante II

The Flyvefisken and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 450 tons for the Flyvefisken vs 234 tons for the La Combattante II. The Flyvefisken reaches 30 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Flyvefisken was produced in 14 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Flyvefisken was commissioned in 1989, 21 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

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
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 450 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,860 nm
Length 54.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.0 m
Crew 29
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 234 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 36.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 47.0 m â—‰
Beam NA
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Flyvefisken-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Flyvefisken-class has greater displacement at 450 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Flyvefisken-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Flyvefisken-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Flyvefisken-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Flyvefisken-class has a longer range at 3,860 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Flyvefisken-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Flyvefisken-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 Flyvefisken-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Flyvefisken-class.