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Helsinki vs Ramadan

Helsinki vs Ramadan at a glance — displacement 300 vs 312 tons, length 45 vs 52 m, speed 32 vs 37 knots, crew 30 vs 40.

Specifications
Helsinki Ramadan
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland 🇪🇬 Egypt
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Missile boat
Manufacturer Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 1981 1981
Number built 4 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 300 tons 312 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 37.0 knots
Range NA 2,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 45.0 m 52.0 m
Beam 8.9 m 7.6 m
Crew 30 40
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Helsinki Ramadan
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
  • 2 × twin Otomat Mk2 SSM
  • 1 × 76 mm (3 in) OTO Melara DP gun
  • 1 × twin 40 mm (1.6 in) Breda AA gun
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts 4 × MTU 20V538 TB 91 diesel engines, 18,000 bhp (13,423 kW), 4 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Helsinki-class or Ramadan-class?
The Ramadan-class has greater displacement at 312 tons compared to the Helsinki-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Helsinki-class or Ramadan-class?
The Ramadan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 37 knots compared to the Helsinki-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Helsinki-class or Ramadan-class?
The Ramadan-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Helsinki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Helsinki-class or Ramadan-class?
The Ramadan-class is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Helsinki-class's 45.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Helsinki-class and Ramadan-class have?
The Ramadan-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Helsinki-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Helsinki-class or Ramadan-class?
The Ramadan-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Helsinki-class.