Harstad vs Nordkapp

Overview

The Harstad and the Nordkapp are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 3,121 tons for the Harstad vs 3,200 tons for the Nordkapp. The Harstad reaches 18.4 knots vs 22 knots for the Nordkapp. The Harstad carries a crew of 26 vs 58 for the Nordkapp.

The Harstad was commissioned in 2005, 24 years after the Nordkapp (1981).

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
Norwegian patrol vessel, introduced in 1981, propelled by a Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG engine.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Vard Group
Year introduced 1981
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,121 tons
Maximum speed 18.4 knots
Range NA
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 3,200 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots
Range 7,500 nm
Length 105.1 m
Beam NA
Crew 58
Propulsion Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm cannon
  • 12.7 mm machine guns
  • Depth charges
  • Provisions for Penguin missiles, torpedoes, 20 mm guns, and Mistral surface to air missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harstad-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Harstad-class's 3,121 tons.
Which is faster, the Harstad-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Harstad-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Harstad-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Harstad-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Harstad-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class is longer at 105.0 meters compared to the Harstad-class's 82.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Harstad-class and Nordkapp-class have?
The Nordkapp-class has a larger crew complement of 58 compared to the Harstad-class's 26 crew members.