La Combattante II vs River
Overview
The La Combattante II and the River are both Patrol vessel classes.
The River displaces 1,700 tons — 7.3x the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 20 knots for the River.
The La Combattante II was produced in 37 units vs 14 for the River. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 35 years before the River (2003).
| 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 |
| British patrol vessel, introduced in 2003, powered by two Ruston diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 234 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | -- |
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| Displacement | 1,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,500 nm |
| Length | 79.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.5 m |
| Crew | 28 |
| Propulsion | 2 × Ruston 12R270 diesel engines, 8,250 kW (11,060 hp), 2 shafts, 2 × controllable-pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or River-class?
The River-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or River-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the River-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Combattante II-class or River-class?
The River-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or River-class?
The River-class is longer at 79.5 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 River-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the River-class.