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 |
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| 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.