Legend vs Thetis
Overview
The Legend and the Thetis are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 4,673 tons for the Legend vs 3,500 tons for the Thetis. The Legend reaches 28 knots vs 21 knots for the Thetis. Operational range is 12,000 nautical miles for the Legend vs 8,700 for the Thetis. The Legend carries a crew of 113 vs 47 for the Thetis.
The Legend was produced in 10 units vs 4 for the Thetis. The Legend was commissioned in 2008, 17 years after the Thetis (1991).
| 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 |
| Danish Thetis-class patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, has a displacement of 3,500 tons and a crew of 47. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Ocean patrol frigates |
| Manufacturer | Svendborg Skibsværft |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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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| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,700 nm ◉ |
| Length | 112.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 47 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × MAN B&W Diesel 12v28/32A-D at 2,940 kW (3,943 hp), single shaft; 1 × Brunvoll azimuth thruster (800 kW); 1 × electrical Brunvoll bow thruster (600 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Legend-class or Thetis-class?
The Legend-class has greater displacement at 4,673 tons compared to the Thetis-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Legend-class or Thetis-class?
The Legend-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Thetis-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Legend-class or Thetis-class?
The Legend-class has a longer range at 12,000 nautical miles compared to the Thetis-class's 8,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Legend-class or Thetis-class?
The Legend-class is longer at 127.0 meters compared to the Thetis-class's 112.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Legend-class and Thetis-class have?
The Legend-class has a larger crew complement of 113 compared to the Thetis-class's 47 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Legend-class or Thetis-class?
The Legend-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Thetis-class.