Pacific vs Róisín
The Pacific and the Róisín are both Patrol vessel classes. The Róisín displaces 1,500 tons — 4.2x the Pacific's 359 tons. The Pacific reaches 28 knots vs 23 knots for the Róisín. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Pacific vs 6,000 for the Róisín. The Pacific carries a crew of 24 vs 44 for the Róisín. The Pacific was produced in 61 units vs 2 for the Róisín. The Pacific was commissioned in 2012, 13 years after the Róisín (1999).
| 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 |
| British offshore patrol vessel, introduced in 1999, displaces 1,500 tons with a crew of 44. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Appledore Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 78.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 44 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Wärtsilä medium speed diesels, 2 × 5,000 kW (6,700 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Pacific-class or Róisín-class?
The Róisín-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Pacific-class's 359 tons.
Which is faster, the Pacific-class or Róisín-class?
The Pacific-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Róisín-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Pacific-class or Róisín-class?
The Róisín-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Pacific-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Pacific-class or Róisín-class?
The Róisín-class is longer at 78.8 meters compared to the Pacific-class's 46.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Pacific-class and Róisín-class have?
The Róisín-class has a larger crew complement of 44 compared to the Pacific-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pacific-class or Róisín-class?
The Pacific-class has been built in greater numbers with 61 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Róisín-class.