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Helsinki vs Pacific

Helsinki vs Pacific at a glance — displacement 300 vs 162 tons, length 45 vs 31 m, speed 32 vs 20 knots, crew 30 vs 16.

Specifications
Helsinki Pacific
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Patrol boat
Manufacturer Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard Australian Shipbuilding Industries (later Tenix)
Year introduced 1981 1987
Number built 4 units 22 units
Estimated unit price NA $8 million
Displacement 300 tons 162 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range NA 2,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 45.0 m 31.5 m
Beam 8.9 m 8.1 m
Crew 30 16
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Helsinki Pacific
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

Varies by operator; may include a 20 mm Oerlikon cannon, 12.7 mm and 7.62 mm machine guns. Several boats carry no permanent armament.

Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts 2 × Caterpillar 3516TA diesel engines, 2,820 hp, 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Helsinki-class or Pacific-class?
The Helsinki-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Pacific-class's 162 tons.
Which is faster, the Helsinki-class or Pacific-class?
The Helsinki-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Pacific-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Helsinki-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Helsinki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Helsinki-class or Pacific-class?
The Helsinki-class is longer at 45.0 meters compared to the Pacific-class's 31.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Helsinki-class and Pacific-class have?
The Helsinki-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Pacific-class's 16 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Helsinki-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Helsinki-class.