Hamilton vs La Combattante II
The Hamilton and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The Hamilton displaces 3,250 tons — 14:1 the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The Hamilton reaches 29 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Hamilton was produced in 12 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Hamilton was commissioned in 1967, 1 years before the La Combattante II (1968).
| American patrol vessel, introduced in 1967, displaces 3,250 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | High endurance cutter |
| Manufacturer | Avondale Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 12 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 | 3,250 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,500 nm at 12 knots |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m |
| Crew | 167 |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × Fairbanks-Morse 38TD8-1/8-12 12-cylinder diesel engines (7,000 hp) and 2 × Pratt & Whittney FT4A-6 gas turbines (36,000 hp) |
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| Displacement | 234 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hamilton-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Hamilton-class has greater displacement at 3,250 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Hamilton-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Hamilton-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hamilton-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Hamilton-class has a longer range at 12,500 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hamilton-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Hamilton-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hamilton-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Hamilton-class.