Holland vs La Combattante II

The Holland and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The Holland displaces 3,750 tons — 16:1 the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The Holland reaches 21 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Holland was produced in 4 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Holland was commissioned in 2012, 44 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

Dutch patrol vessel, introduced in 2012, has a displacement of 3,750 tons.
Origin 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Patrol vessel
Type Ocean-going patrol vessel
Manufacturer Damen Shipyards Galați
Year introduced 2012
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price $116.95 million
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 3,750 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 108.4 m
Beam 16.0 m
Crew 54
Propulsion RENK CODELOD: 2x MAN 12V28/33D diesel engines (5460KW each) and 2x 400 kW (540 hp) electric motors
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid
  • 1 × 30 mm Oto Melara Marlin WS
  • 2 × 12.7 mm Oto Melara Hitrole NT
  • 6 × 7.62 mm FN MAG machine guns
Displacement 234 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots
Range NA
Length 47.0 m
Beam NA
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Holland-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Holland-class has greater displacement at 3,750 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Holland-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Holland-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Holland-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Holland-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Holland-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Holland-class is longer at 108.4 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Holland-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Holland-class.