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Helsinki vs Storm

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Specifications
Helsinki Storm
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Patrol boat
Manufacturer Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard Westermoen yard
Year introduced 1981 1966
Number built 4 units 20 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 300 tons 138 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 30.0 knots
Length 45.0 m 36.5 m
Beam 8.9 m 6.2 m
Crew 30 19
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Helsinki Storm
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
  • 6 × Penguin anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 76mm TAK 76 cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm L/70 cannon
Propulsion 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts 2 × Maybach diesel engines (7,200 hp (5,400 kW) total)

Overview

The Helsinki and the Storm are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Helsinki displaces 300 tons — 2.2x the Storm's 138 tons. The Helsinki reaches 32 knots vs 30 knots for the Storm. The Helsinki carries a crew of 30 vs 19 for the Storm.

The Helsinki was produced in 4 units vs 20 for the Storm. The Helsinki was commissioned in 1981, 15 years after the Storm (1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Helsinki-class or Storm-class?
The Helsinki-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Storm-class's 138 tons.
Which is faster, the Helsinki-class or Storm-class?
The Helsinki-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Storm-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Helsinki-class or Storm-class?
The Helsinki-class is longer at 45.0 meters compared to the Storm-class's 36.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Helsinki-class and Storm-class have?
The Helsinki-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Storm-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Helsinki-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Helsinki-class.