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La Combattante II vs Pacific

La Combattante II vs Pacific at a glance — displacement 234 vs 162 tons, length 47 vs 31 m, speed 36 vs 20 knots.

Specifications
La Combattante II Pacific
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Patrol boat
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie Australian Shipbuilding Industries (later Tenix)
Year introduced 1968 1987
Number built 37 units 22 units
Estimated unit price NA $8 million
Displacement 234 tons 162 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range NA 2,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 47.0 m 31.5 m
Beam NA 8.1 m
Crew -- 16
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
La Combattante II Pacific
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

Varies by operator; may include a 20 mm Oerlikon cannon, 12.7 mm and 7.62 mm machine guns. Several boats carry no permanent armament.

Propulsion -- 2 × Caterpillar 3516TA diesel engines, 2,820 hp, 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Pacific-class?
The La Combattante II-class has greater displacement at 234 tons compared to the Pacific-class's 162 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Pacific-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Pacific-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Combattante II-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Pacific-class?
The La Combattante II-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Pacific-class's 31.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Combattante II-class or Pacific-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 22 vessels of the Pacific-class.