Gaeta vs Tripartite

The Gaeta and the Tripartite are both Mine warfare classes. Displacement is 672 tons for the Gaeta vs 571 tons for the Tripartite. The Gaeta reaches 14 knots vs 15 knots for the Tripartite. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Gaeta vs 3,000 for the Tripartite. The Gaeta carries a crew of 50 vs 55 for the Tripartite. The Gaeta was produced in 8 units vs 40 for the Tripartite. The Gaeta was commissioned in 1992, 9 years after the Tripartite (1983).

Italian minehunter, introduced in 1992, displaces 672 tons.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Intermarine SpA
Year introduced 1992
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price NA
French minehunter, introduced in 1983, displaces 571 tons and has a crew of 55.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient
Year introduced 1983
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 672 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots โ—‰
Range 2,500 nm at 12 knots โ—‰
Length 52.5 m โ—‰
Beam 10.5 m โ—‰
Crew 50 โ—‰
Propulsion 1 ร— GMT BL 230.8M diesel, 1,785 bhp; 1 ร— controllable-pitch propeller
Armament
  • 1 ร— Oerlikon 20mm cannon
  • Mine disposal system (Pluto Plus ROV)
Displacement 571 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots โ—‰
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots โ—‰
Length 51.6 m โ—‰
Beam 8.9 m โ—‰
Crew 55 โ—‰
Propulsion 1 ร— Brons-Werkspoor A-RUB 215V-12 diesel engine 1,400 kW (1,900 hp), 1 shaft; 2 ร— 180 kW (240 hp) ACEC active rudders; 1 ร— bow thruster
Armament
  • 1 ร— 20 mm modรจle F2 gun
  • 2 ร— 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 ร— 7.62 mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gaeta-class or Tripartite-class?
The Gaeta-class has greater displacement at 672 tons compared to the Tripartite-class's 571 tons.
Which is faster, the Gaeta-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Gaeta-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gaeta-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Gaeta-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gaeta-class or Tripartite-class?
The Gaeta-class is longer at 52.5 meters compared to the Tripartite-class's 51.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Gaeta-class and Tripartite-class have?
The Tripartite-class has a larger crew complement of 55 compared to the Gaeta-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gaeta-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Gaeta-class.