Pacific vs PSMM-5
Overview
The Pacific and the PSMM-5 are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 359 tons for the Pacific vs 268 tons for the PSMM-5. The Pacific reaches 28 knots vs 35 knots for the PSMM-5. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Pacific vs 5,000 for the PSMM-5. The Pacific carries a crew of 24 vs 38 for the PSMM-5.
The Pacific was commissioned in 2012, 33 years after the PSMM-5 (1979).
| 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 |
| South Korean missile patrol vessel, introduced in 1979, reaches speeds of 38 knots with gas turbine propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Tacoma Boatbuilding Company, Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd., Taiwan's China Shipbuilding Co. |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | NA |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 268 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 17 knots ◉ |
| Length | 50.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 38 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 6 Avco-Lycoming TF-35 gas turbines with a power of 16,800 hp total - 2 propellers |
| Armament |
4 UGM-84 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 30mm Emerlec guns + 2 12.7mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Pacific-class or PSMM-5-class?
The Pacific-class has greater displacement at 359 tons compared to the PSMM-5-class's 268 tons.
Which is faster, the Pacific-class or PSMM-5-class?
The PSMM-5-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Pacific-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Pacific-class or PSMM-5-class?
The PSMM-5-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Pacific-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Pacific-class or PSMM-5-class?
The PSMM-5-class is longer at 50.1 meters compared to the Pacific-class's 46.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Pacific-class and PSMM-5-class have?
The PSMM-5-class has a larger crew complement of 38 compared to the Pacific-class's 24 crew members.