Nordkapp vs Osa
The Nordkapp and the Osa are both Patrol vessel classes. The Nordkapp displaces 3,200 tons — 15:1 the Osa's 209 tons. The Nordkapp reaches 22 knots vs 42 knots for the Osa. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Nordkapp vs 1,800 for the Osa. The Nordkapp carries a crew of 58 vs 28 for the Osa. The Nordkapp was produced in 3 units vs 400 for the Osa. The Nordkapp was commissioned in 1981, 21 years after the Osa (1960).
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR missile boat, introduced in 1960, reaches speeds of 42 knots, with over 400 units built. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | Vostochnaya Verf |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number built | 400 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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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| Displacement | 209 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 42.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,800 nm at 500 knots ◉ |
| Length | 38.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 × 4,000 hp (3.0 MW) M-503G diesel engines (205) or 3 × 5,000 hp (3.7 MW) M-504B diesel engines (205U onwards); 3 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Nordkapp-class or Osa-class?
The Nordkapp-class has greater displacement at 3,200 tons compared to the Osa-class's 209 tons.
Which is faster, the Nordkapp-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Nordkapp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nordkapp-class or Osa-class?
The Nordkapp-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Osa-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nordkapp-class or Osa-class?
The Nordkapp-class is longer at 105.0 meters compared to the Osa-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Nordkapp-class and Osa-class have?
The Nordkapp-class has a larger crew complement of 58 compared to the Osa-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nordkapp-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class has been built in greater numbers with 400 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Nordkapp-class.