La Combattante II vs Rihtniemi

The La Combattante II and the Rihtniemi are both Patrol vessel classes. The La Combattante II displaces 234 tons — 2.1x the Rihtniemi's 110 tons. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 15 knots for the Rihtniemi. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 11 years after the Rihtniemi (1957).

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
Finnish patrol boat Rihtniemi, introduced in 1957, has a displacement of 110 tons and a crew of 20.
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1957
Number built NA
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 234 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots
Length 47.0 m
Beam NA
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
Displacement 110 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots
Length 31.1 m
Beam 5.7 m
Crew 20
Propulsion 51, 52: 2 Mercedes-Benz Diesel; 1,044 kW 53, 54, 55: 2 Mercedes-Benz Diesel; 1,864 kW
Armament

1 × 40 mm Bofors 1 × 20 mm Madsen 1 × Squid ASW mortar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Rihtniemi-class?
The La Combattante II-class has greater displacement at 234 tons compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 110 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Rihtniemi-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 15 knots.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Rihtniemi-class?
The La Combattante II-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 31.1 meters.