Nordkapp vs Thetis

Overview

The Nordkapp and the Thetis are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 3,200 tons for the Nordkapp vs 3,500 tons for the Thetis. The Nordkapp reaches 22 knots vs 21 knots for the Thetis. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Nordkapp vs 8,700 for the Thetis. The Nordkapp carries a crew of 58 vs 47 for the Thetis.

The Nordkapp was produced in 3 units vs 4 for the Thetis. The Nordkapp was commissioned in 1981, 10 years before the Thetis (1991).

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
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 3,200 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 22.0 knots â—‰
Range 7,500 nm â—‰
Length 105.1 m â—‰
Beam NA
Crew 58 â—‰
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
Displacement 3,500 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 21.0 knots â—‰
Range 8,700 nm â—‰
Length 112.3 m â—‰
Beam 14.4 m
Crew 47 â—‰
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)
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm/62 cal. OTO Melara Super Rapid DP gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm heavy machine guns
  • 2 × 7.62 mm light machine guns
  • Stinger launchers
  • decoy launching systems

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Nordkapp-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Nordkapp-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Nordkapp-class or Thetis-class?
The Nordkapp-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Thetis-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nordkapp-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has a longer range at 8,700 nautical miles compared to the Nordkapp-class's 7,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nordkapp-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class is longer at 112.3 meters compared to the Nordkapp-class's 105.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Nordkapp-class and Thetis-class have?
The Nordkapp-class has a larger crew complement of 58 compared to the Thetis-class's 47 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nordkapp-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Nordkapp-class.