Hetz vs La Combattante II
The Hetz and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The Hetz displaces 490 tons — 2.1x the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The Hetz reaches 19 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Hetz was produced in 10 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Hetz was commissioned in 1991, 23 years after the La Combattante II (1968).
| 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 |
| French patrol vessel/fast attack craft, introduced in 1968, had a displacement of 234 tons, with 37 units built. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Fast attack craft |
| Manufacturer | Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number built | 37 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
| Displacement | 234 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | -- |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hetz-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Hetz-class has greater displacement at 490 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Hetz-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Hetz-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hetz-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Hetz-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hetz-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Hetz-class is longer at 61.7 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hetz-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Hetz-class.