Pacific vs Sirio
Overview
The Pacific and the Sirio are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Sirio displaces 1,548 tons — 4.3x the Pacific's 359 tons. The Pacific reaches 28 knots vs 22 knots for the Sirio. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Pacific vs 3,300 for the Sirio. The Pacific carries a crew of 24 vs 72 for the Sirio.
The Pacific was produced in 61 units vs 2 for the Sirio. Cost per hull is $65M for the Pacific vs $75M for the Sirio. The Pacific was commissioned in 2012, 10 years after the Sirio (2002).
| 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 |
| Italian patrol vessel, introduced in 2002, displaces 1,548 tons and uses two Wärtsilä diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $75 million |
| Displacement | 359 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 46.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 24 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 4,300 kW (5,800 shp) MTU diesel engines, 1 × 75 kW (101 shp) bow thruster |
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| Displacement | 1,548 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,300 nm at 17 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 88.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.2 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 72 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 x Wärtsilä-NSD W12-V-26 XN diesel engines (4,320 kW (5,790 hp) each), 2 shaft and 2 variable-pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Pacific-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class has greater displacement at 1,548 tons compared to the Pacific-class's 359 tons.
Which is faster, the Pacific-class or Sirio-class?
The Pacific-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Sirio-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Pacific-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class has a longer range at 3,300 nautical miles compared to the Pacific-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Pacific-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class is longer at 88.6 meters compared to the Pacific-class's 46.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Pacific-class and Sirio-class have?
The Sirio-class has a larger crew complement of 72 compared to the Pacific-class's 24 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Pacific-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the Pacific-class at $65 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pacific-class or Sirio-class?
The Pacific-class has been built in greater numbers with 61 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sirio-class.