Deirdre vs Kingston
Overview
The Deirdre is a Patrol vessel, while the Kingston is a Frigate.
Displacement is 972 tons for the Deirdre vs 970 tons for the Kingston. The Deirdre reaches 18 knots vs 15 knots for the Kingston. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Deirdre vs 5,000 for the Kingston. The Deirdre carries a crew of 47 vs 47 for the Kingston.
The Deirdre was produced in 4 units vs 12 for the Kingston. The Deirdre was commissioned in 1972, 24 years before the Kingston (1996).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 17 knots ◉ |
| Length | 56.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 47 ◉ |
| Propulsion | -- |
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| Displacement | 970 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 8 knots ◉ |
| Length | 55.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 47 ◉ |
| 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.