La Combattante II vs Sa'ar 4.5
Overview
The La Combattante II and the Sa'ar 4.5 are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Sa'ar 4.5 displaces 498 tons — 2.1x the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 34 knots for the Sa'ar 4.5.
The La Combattante II was produced in 37 units vs 10 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 13 years before the Sa'ar 4.5 (1981).
| 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 |
| Israeli corvette, introduced in 1981, displaces 498 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | Israel Shipyards Ltd. |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 10 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 | 498 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 2200 knots |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m |
| Crew | 53 |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 16V956 TB91 V16 diesel engines 4,000 hp (3,000 kW) each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has greater displacement at 498 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Combattante II-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class is longer at 61.7 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 Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Sa'ar 4.5-class.