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Helsinki vs Orkan

Helsinki vs Orkan at a glance — displacement 300 vs 369 tons, length 45 vs 48 m, speed 32 vs 36 knots, crew 30 vs 33.

Specifications
Helsinki Orkan
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard VEB Peenewerft
Year introduced 1981 1992
Number built 4 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 300 tons 369 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 36.0 knots
Range NA 1,600 nm
Length 45.0 m 48.9 m
Beam 8.9 m 8.7 m
Crew 30 33
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Armament & Systems
Helsinki Orkan
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
  • 8 × RBS-15 Mk. III anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176M gun
  • 1 × AK-630 30 mm gun
  • 1 × 4-rail Strela 2M launcher
  • 2 x WKM-Bm 12.7 mm heavy machine gun posts
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts 3 diesel M520 engines 3,970 kW (5,320 hp) each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Helsinki-class or Orkan-class?
The Orkan-class has greater displacement at 369 tons compared to the Helsinki-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Helsinki-class or Orkan-class?
The Orkan-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 Orkan-class?
The Orkan-class is longer at 48.9 meters compared to the Helsinki-class's 45.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Helsinki-class and Orkan-class have?
The Orkan-class has a larger crew complement of 33 compared to the Helsinki-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Helsinki-class or Orkan-class?
The Helsinki-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Orkan-class.