Cyclone vs Pacific
Overview
The Cyclone and the Pacific are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 336 tons for the Cyclone vs 359 tons for the Pacific. The Cyclone reaches 35 knots vs 28 knots for the Pacific. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Cyclone vs 2,500 for the Pacific. The Cyclone carries a crew of 28 vs 24 for the Pacific.
The Cyclone was produced in 14 units vs 61 for the Pacific. The Cyclone was commissioned in 1993, 19 years before the Pacific (2012).
| American patrol vessel, introduced in 1993, has a top speed of 35 knots and a crew of 28. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Coastal patrol ship |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Australian patrol vessel, introduced in 2012, propelled by two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Cutter |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 61 units |
| Estimated unit price | $65 million |
| Displacement | 336 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 55.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × Paxman 16RP200- 1-CM 3,350 shp (2,500 kW) diesel engines (13,400 shp (10,000 kW) combined), 4 × shafts, Reintjes reverse reduction gear box |
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| Displacement | 359 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 46.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 24 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 4,300 kW (5,800 shp) MTU diesel engines, 1 × 75 kW (101 shp) bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cyclone-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has greater displacement at 359 tons compared to the Cyclone-class's 336 tons.
Which is faster, the Cyclone-class or Pacific-class?
The Cyclone-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Pacific-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cyclone-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Cyclone-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cyclone-class or Pacific-class?
The Cyclone-class is longer at 55.0 meters compared to the Pacific-class's 46.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Cyclone-class and Pacific-class have?
The Cyclone-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Pacific-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cyclone-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has been built in greater numbers with 61 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Cyclone-class.