Deirdre vs Kingston
| Irish patrol vessel, introduced in 1972, displaces 972 tons, and has a crew of 47. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Verolme Cork Dockyard |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 972 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 17 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 56.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 47 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | -- |
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| Displacement | 970 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 8 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 55.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 47 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Jeumont DC electric motors, 4 × 600 VAC Wärtsilä UD 23V12 diesel engines, 2 × Z drive azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Deirdre-class or Kingston-class?
The Deirdre-class has greater displacement at 972 tons compared to the Kingston-class's 970 tons.
Which is faster, the Deirdre-class or Kingston-class?
The Deirdre-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Kingston-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Deirdre-class or Kingston-class?
The Deirdre-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Kingston-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Deirdre-class or Kingston-class?
The Deirdre-class is longer at 56.1 meters compared to the Kingston-class's 55.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Deirdre-class and Kingston-class have?
The Kingston-class has a larger crew complement of 47 compared to the Deirdre-class's 47 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Deirdre-class or Kingston-class?
The Kingston-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Deirdre-class.