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Hamilton vs Nordkapp

Hamilton vs Nordkapp at a glance — displacement 3,250 vs 3,200 tons, length 115 vs 105 m, speed 29 vs 22 knots, crew 167 vs 58.

Specifications
Hamilton Nordkapp
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type High endurance cutter Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Avondale Shipyards Vard Group
Year introduced 1967 1981
Number built 12 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,250 tons 3,200 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots 22.0 knots
Range 12,500 nm at 12 knots 7,500 nm
Length 115.0 m 105.1 m
Beam 13.0 m NA
Crew 167 58
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Armament & Systems
Hamilton Nordkapp
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara Mark 75 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • 2 × 25 mm Mk38
  • 1 × MK 15 Block 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 6 × .50 caliber machine guns
  • 5"/38 naval gun (original)
  • 2 × 81 mm mortars (original)
  • 2 × MK 10 Hedgehogs (original)
  • 2 × MK 32 torpedo tube systems (original)
  • Harpoon anti-ship missiles (fitted to some)
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm cannon
  • 12.7 mm machine guns
  • Depth charges
  • Provisions for Penguin missiles, torpedoes, 20 mm guns, and Mistral surface to air missiles
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) 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.