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 |
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| 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) |
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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.