Hamilton vs Nordkapp
Overview
The Hamilton and the Nordkapp are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 3,250 tons for the Hamilton vs 3,200 tons for the Nordkapp. The Hamilton reaches 29 knots vs 22 knots for the Nordkapp. Operational range is 12,500 nautical miles for the Hamilton vs 7,500 for the Nordkapp. The Hamilton carries a crew of 167 vs 58 for the Nordkapp.
The Hamilton was produced in 12 units vs 3 for the Nordkapp. The Hamilton was commissioned in 1967, 14 years before the Nordkapp (1981).
| 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 |
| Norwegian patrol vessel, introduced in 1981, propelled by a Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG engine. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Vard Group |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 3,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 105.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | 58 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hamilton-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Hamilton-class has greater displacement at 3,250 tons compared to the Nordkapp-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Hamilton-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Hamilton-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Nordkapp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hamilton-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Hamilton-class has a longer range at 12,500 nautical miles compared to the Nordkapp-class's 7,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hamilton-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Hamilton-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Nordkapp-class's 105.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hamilton-class and Nordkapp-class have?
The Hamilton-class has a larger crew complement of 167 compared to the Nordkapp-class's 58 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hamilton-class or Nordkapp-class?
The Hamilton-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Nordkapp-class.