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La Combattante II vs P400

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Specifications
La Combattante II P400
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft Patrol ship
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1968 1986
Number built 37 units 10 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 234 tons 373 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots 24.0 knots
Length 47.0 m 54.8 m
Beam NA 8.0 m
Crew -- 29
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
La Combattante II P400
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
  • Bofors 40 mm gun
  • 20 mm modèle F2 gun
  • 2 × AA-52 machine guns
Propulsion -- 2 diesel SEMT Pielstick 200PAVGDS 3,700 hp (2,800 kW) each, 7,400 hp (5,500 kW), 2 inversor-reductors, 2 fixed-blade propellers

Overview

The La Combattante II and the P400 are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 234 tons for the La Combattante II vs 373 tons for the P400. The La Combattante II reaches 36 knots vs 24 knots for the P400.

The La Combattante II was produced in 37 units vs 10 for the P400. The La Combattante II was commissioned in 1968, 18 years before the P400 (1986).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the La Combattante II-class or P400-class?
The P400-class has greater displacement at 373 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the La Combattante II-class or P400-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the P400-class's 24 knots.
Which is longer, the La Combattante II-class or P400-class?
The P400-class is longer at 54.8 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La Combattante II-class or P400-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the P400-class.