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La Combattante II vs PSMM-5

La Combattante II vs PSMM-5 at a glance — displacement 234 vs 268 tons, length 47 vs 50 m, speed 36 vs 35 knots.

Specifications
La Combattante II PSMM-5
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Missile patrol vessel
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie Tacoma Boatbuilding Company, Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd., Taiwan's China Shipbuilding Co.
Year introduced 1968 1979
Number built 37 units NA
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 234 tons 268 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots 35.0 knots
Range NA 5,000 nm at 17 knots
Length 47.0 m 50.1 m
Beam NA 7.3 m
Crew -- 38
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Armament & Systems
La Combattante II PSMM-5
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

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

Propulsion -- 6 Avco-Lycoming TF-35 gas turbines with a power of 16,800 hp total - 2 propellers
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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.