Ambassador vs Hetz
Overview
The Ambassador and the Hetz are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 600 tons for the Ambassador vs 490 tons for the Hetz. The Ambassador reaches 41 knots vs 19 knots for the Hetz. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Ambassador vs 8,000 for the Hetz. The Ambassador carries a crew of 36 vs 53 for the Hetz.
The Ambassador was produced in 4 units vs 10 for the Hetz. The Ambassador was commissioned in 2013, 22 years after the Hetz (1991).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 41.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 63.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4× MTU diesels, 30,000 hp (22 MW), 4 shafts |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 490 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 17 knots ◉ |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 53 ◉ |
| 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.