La Combattante II vs Svalbard
The La Combattante II and the Svalbard are both Patrol vessel classes. The Svalbard displaces 6,375 tons — 27:1 the La Combattante II's 234 tons. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 17 knots for the Svalbard. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 33 years before the Svalbard (2001).
| 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 vessel, introduced in 2001, has a diesel-electric propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Tangen Verft |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | $66 million |
| Displacement | 234 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | -- |
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| Displacement | 6,375 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 103.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 19.1 m |
| Crew | 50 |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric; Four Bergen BRG-8 diesel generators (4 × 3,390 kW); Two ABB Azipod VI1500A units (2 × 5 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Svalbard-class?
The Svalbard-class has greater displacement at 6,375 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Svalbard-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Svalbard-class's 17 knots.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Svalbard-class?
The Svalbard-class is longer at 103.7 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.