La Combattante II vs Reliance
Overview
The La Combattante II and the Reliance are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Reliance displaces 1,829 tons — 7.8x the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 19 knots for the Reliance.
The La Combattante II was produced in 37 units vs 13 for the Reliance. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 15 years before the Reliance (1983).
| 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 1983, is propelled by two ALCO V-18 diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Medium endurance cutter |
| Manufacturer | Robert Derecktor Shipyard Inc. |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number built | 13 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 234 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | -- |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 1,829 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,900 nm |
| Length | 82.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m |
| Crew | 100 |
| Propulsion | 2 × turbo-charged ALCO V-18 diesel engines; 2 × 9-foot-diameter controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Reliance-class?
The Reliance-class has greater displacement at 1,829 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Reliance-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Reliance-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Combattante II-class or Reliance-class?
The Reliance-class has a longer range at 9,900 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Reliance-class?
The Reliance-class is longer at 82.0 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 Reliance-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Reliance-class.