Griffon 2000TD vs La Combattante II

The Griffon 2000TD and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The La Combattante II displaces 234 tons — 78:1 the Griffon 2000TD's 3 tons. The Griffon 2000TD reaches 35 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Griffon 2000TD was commissioned in 1993, 25 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

British patrol hovercraft, introduced in 1993, uses a Deutz diesel engine for lift and propulsion.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel
Type Hovercraft
Manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork, United Kingdom
Year introduced 1993
Number built NA
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 3 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots
Length 11.7 m
Beam 5.9 m
Crew 3
Propulsion 1 Deutz diesel engine 350 horsepower for lift and propulsion
Armament

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Displacement 234 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots
Length 47.0 m
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 Griffon 2000TD-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has greater displacement at 234 tons compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 tons.
Which is faster, the Griffon 2000TD-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 35 knots.
Which is longer, the Griffon 2000TD-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 11.7 meters.