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La Combattante II vs Rihtniemi

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Specifications
La Combattante II Rihtniemi
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Patrol boat
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie --
Year introduced 1968 1957
Number built 37 units NA
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 234 tons 110 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots 15.0 knots
Length 47.0 m 31.1 m
Beam NA 5.7 m
Crew -- 20
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
La Combattante II Rihtniemi
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

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

Propulsion -- 51, 52: 2 Mercedes-Benz Diesel; 1,044 kW 53, 54, 55: 2 Mercedes-Benz Diesel; 1,864 kW

Overview

The La Combattante II and the Rihtniemi are both Patrol vessel classes.

The La Combattante II displaces 234 tons — 2.1:1 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).

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.