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Padma vs River

Padma vs River at a glance — displacement 350 vs 1,700 tons, length 51 vs 79 m, speed 23 vs 20 knots, crew 45 vs 28.

Specifications
Padma River
Origin 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Khulna Shipyard Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 2013 2003
Number built 10 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 350 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm 5,500 nm
Length 51.6 m 79.5 m
Beam 7.5 m 13.5 m
Crew 45 28
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Armament & Systems
Padma River
Armament
  • 2 × dual 37 mm cannon
  • 2 × 20 mm AA guns
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon
  • 2 × 12.7mm CIS 50MG
  • Naval mines
  • MANPADs
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns
Propulsion 2 shafts, 2 diesels 2 × Ruston 12R270 diesel engines, 8,250 kW (11,060 hp), 2 shafts, 2 × controllable-pitch propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Padma-class or River-class?
The River-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Padma-class's 350 tons.
Which is faster, the Padma-class or River-class?
The Padma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the River-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Padma-class or River-class?
The River-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Padma-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Padma-class or River-class?
The River-class is longer at 79.5 meters compared to the Padma-class's 51.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Padma-class and River-class have?
The Padma-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the River-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Padma-class or River-class?
The River-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Padma-class.