Helsinki vs Pacific
Overview
The Helsinki and the Pacific are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 300 tons for the Helsinki vs 162 tons for the Pacific. The Helsinki reaches 32 knots vs 20 knots for the Pacific. The Helsinki carries a crew of 30 vs 16 for the Pacific.
The Helsinki was produced in 4 units vs 22 for the Pacific. The Helsinki was commissioned in 1981, 6 years before the Pacific (1987).
| Finnish Helsinki-class corvette, introduced in 1981, has a maximum speed of 32 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Fast attack craft |
| Manufacturer | Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Australian-built patrol boat supplied to twelve Pacific island states from 1987, displacing 162 tonnes. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Australian Shipbuilding Industries (later Tenix) |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 22 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8 million |
| Displacement | 300 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 45.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 30 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 162 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots |
| Length | 31.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 16 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Caterpillar 3516TA diesel engines, 2,820 hp, 2 shafts |
| Armament |
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. |
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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.