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Hamilton vs La Combattante II

Hamilton vs La Combattante II at a glance — displacement 3,250 vs 234 tons, length 115 vs 47 m, speed 29 vs 36 knots.

Specifications
Hamilton La Combattante II
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type High endurance cutter Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyards Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1967 1968
Number built 12 units 37 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,250 tons 234 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots 36.0 knots
Range 12,500 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 115.0 m 47.0 m
Beam 13.0 m NA
Crew 167 --
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Armament & Systems
Hamilton La Combattante II
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara Mark 75 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • 2 × 25 mm Mk38
  • 1 × MK 15 Block 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 6 × .50 caliber machine guns
  • 5"/38 naval gun (original)
  • 2 × 81 mm mortars (original)
  • 2 × MK 10 Hedgehogs (original)
  • 2 × MK 32 torpedo tube systems (original)
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles (fitted to some)
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
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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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.