Padma vs Sentinel

Overview

The Padma and the Sentinel are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 350 tons for the Padma vs 359 tons for the Sentinel. The Padma reaches 23 knots vs 28 knots for the Sentinel. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the Padma vs 2,500 for the Sentinel. The Padma carries a crew of 45 vs 24 for the Sentinel.

The Padma was produced in 10 units vs 61 for the Sentinel. The Padma was commissioned in 2013, 1 years after the Sentinel (2012).

Bangladeshi patrol vessel, 350 tons displacement, built by Khulna Shipyard and introduced in 2013.
Origin πŸ‡§πŸ‡© Bangladesh
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer Khulna Shipyard
Year introduced 2013
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price NA
United States Sentinel-class cutter, introduced in 2012, has a maximum speed of 28 knots and a crew of 24.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type Cutter
Manufacturer Bollinger Shipyards
Year introduced 2012
Number built 61 units
Estimated unit price $65 million
Displacement 350 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 23.0 knots β—‰
Range 1,500 nm β—‰
Length 51.6 m β—‰
Beam 7.5 m β—‰
Crew 45 β—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts, 2 diesels
Armament
  • 2 Γ— dual 37 mm cannon
  • 2 Γ— 20 mm AA guns
  • 1 Γ— Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon
  • 2 Γ— 12.7mm CIS 50MG
  • Naval mines
  • MANPADs
Displacement 359 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots β—‰
Range 2,500 nm β—‰
Length 46.8 m β—‰
Beam 8.1 m β—‰
Crew 24 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— 4,300 kW (5,800 shp) MTU diesel engines, 1 Γ— 75 kW (101 shp) bow thruster
Armament
  • 1 Γ— Mk 38 Mod 2 25 mm machine gun system
  • 4 Γ— crew-served Browning M2 machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Padma-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has greater displacement at 359 tons compared to the Padma-class's 350 tons.
Which is faster, the Padma-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Padma-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Padma-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Padma-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Padma-class or Sentinel-class?
The Padma-class is longer at 51.6 meters compared to the Sentinel-class's 46.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Padma-class and Sentinel-class have?
The Padma-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Sentinel-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Padma-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has been built in greater numbers with 61 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Padma-class.