GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Helsinki vs La Combattante II

Change comparison vs
Specifications
Helsinki La Combattante II
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1981 1968
Number built 4 units 37 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 300 tons 234 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 36.0 knots
Length 45.0 m 47.0 m
Beam 8.9 m NA
Crew 30 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Helsinki La Combattante II
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk1
  • 2 × Sako twin-barreled 23 mm/87 (modified ZU-23-2)
  • 8 × Saab RBS-15 SSM
  • 2 × rails for depth charges
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts --

Overview

The Helsinki and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 300 tons for the Helsinki vs 234 tons for the La Combattante II. The Helsinki reaches 32 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II.

The Helsinki was produced in 4 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Helsinki was commissioned in 1981, 13 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

Related Comparisons
Helsinki vs CB90 Helsinki vs Turya Helsinki vs Type 062 Helsinki vs Pacific Helsinki vs Storm Helsinki vs Archer

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Helsinki-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Helsinki-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Helsinki-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Helsinki-class's 32 knots.
Which is longer, the Helsinki-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Helsinki-class's 45.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Helsinki-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Helsinki-class.