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

Osa

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
Armament
  • 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

Osa

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
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm CIWS (2,000 rounds)
  • 4 × P-15 Termit (SS-N-2 Styx) anti-ship missiles

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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.