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La Combattante II vs Type 062

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Specifications
La Combattante II Type 062
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Gunboat
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie Dalian Shipyard
Year introduced 1968 1961
Number built 37 units 30 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 234 tons 135 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range NA 750 nm at 16 knots
Length 47.0 m 38.8 m
Beam NA 5.4 m
Crew -- 36
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
La Combattante II Type 062
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 37 mm (1.5 in) guns (2×2)
  • 4 × Chinese Type 61 25 mm (0.98 in) guns (2×2)
  • 1 × Chinese 81 mm (3.2 in) recoilless gun (some)
  • 8 × Depth charges
Propulsion -- 2 × Soviet M50F-4 diesel engines, 1,200 hp (895 kW); 2 × 12D6 diesel engines, 910 hp (679 kW); 4 × shafts

Overview

The La Combattante II and the Type 062 are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 234 tons for the La Combattante II vs 135 tons for the Type 062. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 062.

The La Combattante II was produced in 37 units vs 30 for the Type 062. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 7 years after the Type 062 (1961).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Type 062-class?
The La Combattante II-class has greater displacement at 234 tons compared to the Type 062-class's 135 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Type 062-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Type 062-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Combattante II-class or Type 062-class?
The Type 062-class has a longer range at 750 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Type 062-class?
The La Combattante II-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Type 062-class's 38.8 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Combattante II-class or Type 062-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 30 vessels of the Type 062-class.