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La Combattante II vs Storm

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Specifications
La Combattante II Storm
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Patrol boat
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie Westermoen yard
Year introduced 1968 1966
Number built 37 units 20 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 234 tons 138 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots 30.0 knots
Length 47.0 m 36.5 m
Beam NA 6.2 m
Crew -- 19
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
La Combattante II Storm
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
  • 6 × Penguin anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 76mm TAK 76 cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm L/70 cannon
Propulsion -- 2 × Maybach diesel engines (7,200 hp (5,400 kW) total)

Overview

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

Displacement is 234 tons for the La Combattante II vs 138 tons for the Storm. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 30 knots for the Storm.

The La Combattante II was produced in 37 units vs 20 for the Storm. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 2 years after the Storm (1966).

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.