La Combattante II vs Nordkapp

The La Combattante II and the Nordkapp are both Patrol vessel classes. The Nordkapp displaces 3,200 tons — 14:1 the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 22 knots for the Nordkapp. The La Combattante II was produced in 37 units vs 3 for the Nordkapp. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 13 years before the Nordkapp (1981).

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
Norwegian patrol vessel, introduced in 1981, propelled by a Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG engine.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Vard Group
Year introduced 1981
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 234 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots
Range NA
Length 47.0 m
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
Displacement 3,200 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots
Range 7,500 nm
Length 105.1 m
Crew 58
Propulsion Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm cannon
  • 12.7 mm machine guns
  • Depth charges
  • Provisions for Penguin missiles, torpedoes, 20 mm guns, and Mistral surface to air missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Nordkapp-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Nordkapp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Combattante II-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Nordkapp-class is longer at 105.0 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 Nordkapp-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Nordkapp-class.