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La Combattante II vs Sea Panther

La Combattante II vs Sea Panther at a glance — displacement 234 vs 450 tons, length 47 vs 40 m, speed 36 vs 14 knots.

Specifications
La Combattante II Sea Panther
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Command boat
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie Hong Kong Shipyards
Year introduced 1968 1988
Number built 37 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 234 tons 450 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots 14.0 knots
Length 47.0 m 40.0 m
Beam NA 8.5 m
Crew -- 33
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Armament & Systems
La Combattante II Sea Panther
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
  • Originally two 12.7 mm machine guns, now removed
Propulsion -- 2 Cat diesels, 2 shafts, 2,350 bhp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Sea Panther-class has greater displacement at 450 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Sea Panther-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Sea Panther-class's 14 knots.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Sea Panther-class?
The La Combattante II-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Sea Panther-class's 40.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Combattante II-class or Sea Panther-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sea Panther-class.