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Hamilton vs Thetis

Hamilton vs Thetis at a glance — displacement 3,250 vs 3,500 tons, length 115 vs 112 m, speed 29 vs 21 knots, crew 167 vs 47.

Specifications
Hamilton Thetis
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇰 Denmark
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type High endurance cutter Ocean patrol frigate
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyards Svendborg Skibsværft
Year introduced 1967 1991
Number built 12 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,250 tons 3,500 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots 21.0 knots
Range 12,500 nm at 12 knots 8,700 nm
Length 115.0 m 112.3 m
Beam 13.0 m 14.4 m
Crew 167 47
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Armament & Systems
Hamilton Thetis
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 × 76 mm/62 cal. OTO Melara Super Rapid DP gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm heavy machine guns
  • 2 × 7.62 mm light machine guns
  • Stinger launchers
  • decoy launching systems
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) 3 × MAN B&W Diesel 12v28/32A-D at 2,940 kW (3,943 hp), single shaft; 1 × Brunvoll azimuth thruster (800 kW); 1 × electrical Brunvoll bow thruster (600 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hamilton-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Hamilton-class's 3,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Hamilton-class or Thetis-class?
The Hamilton-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Thetis-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hamilton-class or Thetis-class?
The Hamilton-class has a longer range at 12,500 nautical miles compared to the Thetis-class's 8,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hamilton-class or Thetis-class?
The Hamilton-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Thetis-class's 112.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Hamilton-class and Thetis-class have?
The Hamilton-class has a larger crew complement of 167 compared to the Thetis-class's 47 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hamilton-class or Thetis-class?
The Hamilton-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Thetis-class.