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La Combattante II vs Osa

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Specifications
La Combattante II Osa
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Missile boat
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1968 1960
Number built 37 units 400 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 234 tons 209 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots 42.0 knots
Range NA 1,800 nm at 500 knots
Length 47.0 m 38.6 m
Beam NA 7.6 m
Crew -- 28
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
La Combattante II Osa
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
  • 2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm CIWS (2,000 rounds)
  • 4 × P-15 Termit (SS-N-2 Styx) anti-ship missiles
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

Overview

The La Combattante II and the Osa are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 234 tons for the La Combattante II vs 209 tons for the Osa. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 42 knots for the Osa.

The La Combattante II was produced in 37 units vs 400 for the Osa. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 8 years after the Osa (1960).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or Osa-class?
The La Combattante II-class has greater displacement at 234 tons compared to the Osa-class's 209 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the La Combattante II-class's 36 knots.
Which has longer range, the La Combattante II-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class has a longer range at 1,800 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or Osa-class?
The La Combattante II-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Osa-class's 38.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Combattante II-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class has been built in greater numbers with 400 vessels compared to 37 vessels of the La Combattante II-class.