La Combattante II vs Legend
The La Combattante II and the Legend are both Patrol vessel classes. The Legend displaces 4,673 tons — 20:1 the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 28 knots for the Legend. The La Combattante II was produced in 37 units vs 10 for the Legend. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 40 years before the Legend (2008).
| 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 |
| United States patrol vessel, introduced in 2008, reaches a top speed of 28 knots with a crew of 113. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Large patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $670 million |
| Displacement | 234 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | -- |
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| Displacement | 4,673 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m |
| Crew | 113 |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and gas turbine: 2 × 7,400 kW (9,900 hp) MTU 20V 1163 diesels, 1 × 22 MW (30,000 hp) GE LM2500 gas turbine engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Legend-class?
The Legend-class has greater displacement at 4,673 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Legend-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Legend-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Combattante II-class or Legend-class?
The Legend-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Legend-class?
The Legend-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Combattante II-class or Legend-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Legend-class.