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Helsinki vs La Combattante II

Helsinki vs La Combattante II at a glance — displacement 300 vs 234 tons, length 45 vs 47 m, speed 32 vs 36 knots.

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 --
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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 --
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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.