Harstad vs La Combattante II

The Harstad and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The Harstad displaces 3,121 tons — 13:1 the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The Harstad reaches 18.4 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Harstad was commissioned in 2005, 37 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

Norwegian patrol vessel, 3,121 tons displacement, propelled by two Rolls-Royce Marine diesel engines.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol and Oil recovery vessel
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 2005
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 3,121 tons
Maximum speed 18.4 knots
Length 82.0 m
Beam 16.0 m
Crew 26
Propulsion Two Rolls-Royce Marine diesel engines, 4000kW each Two screws; one azimuth thruster, 883kW
Armament

40 mm Bofors

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 Harstad-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Harstad-class has greater displacement at 3,121 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Harstad-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Harstad-class's 18 knots.
Which is longer, the Harstad-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Harstad-class is longer at 82.0 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.