Flyvefisken vs Sentinel
The Flyvefisken and the Sentinel are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 450 tons for the Flyvefisken vs 359 tons for the Sentinel. The Flyvefisken reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Sentinel. Operational range is 3,860 nautical miles for the Flyvefisken vs 2,500 for the Sentinel. The Flyvefisken carries a crew of 29 vs 24 for the Sentinel. The Flyvefisken was produced in 14 units vs 61 for the Sentinel. The Flyvefisken was commissioned in 1989, 23 years before the Sentinel (2012).
| 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 |
| United States Sentinel-class cutter, introduced in 2012, has a maximum speed of 28 knots and a crew of 24. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Cutter |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 61 units |
| Estimated unit price | $65 million |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 359 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 46.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 24 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 4,300 kW (5,800 shp) MTU diesel engines, 1 × 75 kW (101 shp) bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Flyvefisken-class or Sentinel-class?
The Flyvefisken-class has greater displacement at 450 tons compared to the Sentinel-class's 359 tons.
Which is faster, the Flyvefisken-class or Sentinel-class?
The Flyvefisken-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Sentinel-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Flyvefisken-class or Sentinel-class?
The Flyvefisken-class has a longer range at 3,860 nautical miles compared to the Sentinel-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Flyvefisken-class or Sentinel-class?
The Flyvefisken-class is longer at 54.0 meters compared to the Sentinel-class's 46.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Flyvefisken-class and Sentinel-class have?
The Flyvefisken-class has a larger crew complement of 29 compared to the Sentinel-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Flyvefisken-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has been built in greater numbers with 61 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Flyvefisken-class.