Flyvefisken vs Osa
The Flyvefisken and the Osa are both Patrol vessel classes. The Flyvefisken displaces 450 tons — 2.2x the Osa's 209 tons. The Flyvefisken reaches 30 knots vs 42 knots for the Osa. Operational range is 3,860 nautical miles for the Flyvefisken vs 1,800 for the Osa. The Flyvefisken carries a crew of 29 vs 28 for the Osa. The Flyvefisken was produced in 14 units vs 400 for the Osa. The Flyvefisken was commissioned in 1989, 29 years after the Osa (1960).
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR missile boat, introduced in 1960, reaches speeds of 42 knots, with over 400 units built. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | Vostochnaya Verf |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number built | 400 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 450 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,860 nm ◉ |
| Length | 54.0 m ◉ |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 209 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 42.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,800 nm at 500 knots ◉ |
| Length | 38.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × 4,000 hp (3.0 MW) M-503G diesel engines (205) or 3 × 5,000 hp (3.7 MW) M-504B diesel engines (205U onwards); 3 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Flyvefisken-class or Osa-class?
The Flyvefisken-class has greater displacement at 450 tons compared to the Osa-class's 209 tons.
Which is faster, the Flyvefisken-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Flyvefisken-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Flyvefisken-class or Osa-class?
The Flyvefisken-class has a longer range at 3,860 nautical miles compared to the Osa-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Flyvefisken-class or Osa-class?
The Flyvefisken-class is longer at 54.0 meters compared to the Osa-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Flyvefisken-class and Osa-class have?
The Flyvefisken-class has a larger crew complement of 29 compared to the Osa-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Flyvefisken-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class has been built in greater numbers with 400 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Flyvefisken-class.