Ambassador vs Hetz
| Egyptian patrol vessel, 600 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | VT Halter Marine |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $322 million |
| Israeli patrol vessel, 490 tons displacement, powered by four propellers. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Israel Shipyards Ltd. |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 41.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 63.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 36 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4× MTU diesels, 30,000 hp (22 MW), 4 shafts |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 490 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 17 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 61.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 53 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 16 V 396 diesels with a power of 16,380 hp total - 4 propellers |
| Armament |
4 UGM-84 (II 2) + 6 Gabriel (I 6) + 1 Barak (32 missiles) + 1 CIWS Mk.15 Phalanx + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 20mm Bofors guns + 4 12.7mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ambassador-class or Hetz-class?
The Ambassador-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the Hetz-class's 490 tons.
Which is faster, the Ambassador-class or Hetz-class?
The Ambassador-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the Hetz-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ambassador-class or Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Ambassador-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ambassador-class or Hetz-class?
The Ambassador-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the Hetz-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Ambassador-class and Hetz-class have?
The Hetz-class has a larger crew complement of 53 compared to the Ambassador-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ambassador-class or Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Ambassador-class.