La Combattante II vs PSMM-5

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
South Korean missile patrol vessel, introduced in 1979, reaches speeds of 38 knots with gas turbine propulsion.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile patrol vessel
Manufacturer Tacoma Boatbuilding Company, Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd., Taiwan's China Shipbuilding Co.
Year introduced 1979
Number built -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 234 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 36.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 47.0 m â—‰
Beam NA
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
Displacement 268 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 35.0 knots â—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 17 knots
Length 50.1 m â—‰
Beam 7.3 m
Crew 38
Propulsion 6 Avco-Lycoming TF-35 gas turbines with a power of 16,800 hp total - 2 propellers
Armament

4 UGM-84 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 30mm Emerlec guns + 2 12.7mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or PSMM-5-class?
The PSMM-5-class has greater displacement at 268 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or PSMM-5-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the PSMM-5-class's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Combattante II-class or PSMM-5-class?
The PSMM-5-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or PSMM-5-class?
The PSMM-5-class is longer at 50.1 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.