Hamilton vs Thetis
Overview
The Hamilton and the Thetis are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 3,250 tons for the Hamilton vs 3,500 tons for the Thetis. The Hamilton reaches 29 knots vs 21 knots for the Thetis. Operational range is 12,500 nautical miles for the Hamilton vs 8,700 for the Thetis. The Hamilton carries a crew of 167 vs 47 for the Thetis.
The Hamilton was produced in 12 units vs 4 for the Thetis. The Hamilton was commissioned in 1967, 24 years before the Thetis (1991).
| 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 |
| Danish Thetis-class patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, has a displacement of 3,500 tons and a crew of 47. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Ocean patrol frigates |
| Manufacturer | Svendborg Skibsværft |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 4 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 | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,700 nm ◉ |
| Length | 112.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 47 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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.