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Nordkapp vs Thor

Nordkapp vs Thor at a glance — displacement 3,200 vs 3,920 tons, length 105 vs 93 m, speed 22 vs 20 knots, crew 58 vs 48.

Specifications
Nordkapp Thor
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇸 Iceland
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Vard Group --
Year introduced 1981 2011
Number built 3 units NA
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,200 tons 3,920 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 20.1 knots
Range 7,500 nm NA
Length 105.1 m 93.8 m
Beam NA 16.0 m
Crew 58 48
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Nordkapp Thor
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

1 × Bofors 40 mm gun 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns

Propulsion Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG 2 450 kW bow tunnel thrusters and one in the aft 883 kW retractable azimuth thruster
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Nordkapp-class or Thor-class?
The Thor-class has greater displacement at 3,920 tons compared to the Nordkapp-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Nordkapp-class or Thor-class?
The Nordkapp-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Thor-class's 20 knots.
Which is longer, the Nordkapp-class or Thor-class?
The Nordkapp-class is longer at 105.0 meters compared to the Thor-class's 93.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Nordkapp-class and Thor-class have?
The Nordkapp-class has a larger crew complement of 58 compared to the Thor-class's 48 crew members.