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Helsinki vs Rauma

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Specifications
Helsinki Rauma
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard Rauma shipyard
Year introduced 1981 1990
Number built 4 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 300 tons 240 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 34.0 knots
Length 45.0 m 48.5 m
Beam 8.9 m 8.0 m
Crew 30 19
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Armament & Systems
Helsinki Rauma
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 × Bofors 40 mm/70
  • 2 × NSV 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 6 × Saab RBS-15 Mk3 SSM
  • 2 × Saab Elma ASW-600 9-tube ASW mortars
  • Mine rails for tactical mines
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts 2 × MTU 16V 538 TB93 diesels, 6600 kW; 2 × Riva Calzoni IRC 115 waterjets

Overview

The Helsinki and the Rauma are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 300 tons for the Helsinki vs 240 tons for the Rauma. The Helsinki reaches 32 knots vs 34 knots for the Rauma. The Helsinki carries a crew of 30 vs 19 for the Rauma.

The Helsinki was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Rauma. The Helsinki was commissioned in 1981, 9 years before the Rauma (1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Helsinki-class or Rauma-class?
The Helsinki-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Rauma-class's 240 tons.
Which is faster, the Helsinki-class or Rauma-class?
The Rauma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Helsinki-class's 32 knots.
Which is longer, the Helsinki-class or Rauma-class?
The Rauma-class is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Helsinki-class's 45.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Helsinki-class and Rauma-class have?
The Helsinki-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Rauma-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Helsinki-class or Rauma-class?
Both the Helsinki-class and Rauma-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.