Hamilton vs Legend
Overview
The Hamilton and the Legend are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 3,250 tons for the Hamilton vs 4,673 tons for the Legend. The Hamilton reaches 29 knots vs 28 knots for the Legend. Operational range is 12,500 nautical miles for the Hamilton vs 12,000 for the Legend. The Hamilton carries a crew of 167 vs 113 for the Legend.
The Hamilton was produced in 12 units vs 10 for the Legend. The Hamilton was commissioned in 1967, 41 years before the Legend (2008).
| American patrol vessel, introduced in 1967, displaces 3,250 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | High endurance cutter |
| Manufacturer | Avondale Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States patrol vessel, introduced in 2008, reaches a top speed of 28 knots with a crew of 113. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Large patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $670 million |
| Displacement | 3,250 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 167 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × Fairbanks-Morse 38TD8-1/8-12 12-cylinder diesel engines (7,000 hp) and 2 × Pratt & Whittney FT4A-6 gas turbines (36,000 hp) |
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| Displacement | 4,673 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 113 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel and gas turbine: 2 × 7,400 kW (9,900 hp) MTU 20V 1163 diesels, 1 × 22 MW (30,000 hp) GE LM2500 gas turbine engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hamilton-class or Legend-class?
The Legend-class has greater displacement at 4,673 tons compared to the Hamilton-class's 3,250 tons.
Which is faster, the Hamilton-class or Legend-class?
The Hamilton-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Legend-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hamilton-class or Legend-class?
The Hamilton-class has a longer range at 12,500 nautical miles compared to the Legend-class's 12,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hamilton-class or Legend-class?
The Legend-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Hamilton-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hamilton-class and Legend-class have?
The Hamilton-class has a larger crew complement of 167 compared to the Legend-class's 113 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hamilton-class or Legend-class?
The Hamilton-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Legend-class.