La Combattante II vs Storm

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
Norwegian patrol boat Storm, introduced in 1966, displaces 138 tons and is propelled by two Maybach diesel engines.
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Westermoen yard
Year introduced 1966
Number built 20 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 234 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 36.0 knots â—‰
Length 47.0 m â—‰
Beam NA
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
Displacement 138 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Length 36.5 m â—‰
Beam 6.2 m
Crew 19
Propulsion 2 × Maybach diesel engines (7,200 hp (5,400 kW) total)
Armament
  • 6 × Penguin anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 76mm TAK 76 cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm L/70 cannon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Storm-class?
The La Combattante II-class has greater displacement at 234 tons compared to the Storm-class's 138 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Storm-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Storm-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Storm-class?
The La Combattante II-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Storm-class's 36.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Combattante II-class or Storm-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 20 vessels of the Storm-class.