Hamilton vs Reliance
Overview
The Hamilton and the Reliance are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 3,250 tons for the Hamilton vs 1,829 tons for the Reliance. The Hamilton reaches 29 knots vs 19 knots for the Reliance. Operational range is 12,500 nautical miles for the Hamilton vs 9,900 for the Reliance. The Hamilton carries a crew of 167 vs 100 for the Reliance.
The Hamilton was produced in 12 units vs 13 for the Reliance. The Hamilton was commissioned in 1967, 16 years before the Reliance (1983).
| American patrol vessel, introduced in 1967, displaces 3,250 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | High endurance cutter |
| Manufacturer | Avondale Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number built | 12 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States patrol vessel, introduced in 1983, is propelled by two ALCO V-18 diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Medium endurance cutter |
| Manufacturer | Robert Derecktor Shipyard Inc. |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number built | 13 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 3,250 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 12,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 167 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × Fairbanks-Morse 38TD8-1/8-12 12-cylinder diesel engines (7,000 hp) and 2 × Pratt & Whittney FT4A-6 gas turbines (36,000 hp) |
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| Displacement | 1,829 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,900 nm ◉ |
| Length | 82.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 100 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × turbo-charged ALCO V-18 diesel engines; 2 × 9-foot-diameter controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hamilton-class or Reliance-class?
The Hamilton-class has greater displacement at 3,250 tons compared to the Reliance-class's 1,829 tons.
Which is faster, the Hamilton-class or Reliance-class?
The Hamilton-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Reliance-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hamilton-class or Reliance-class?
The Hamilton-class has a longer range at 12,500 nautical miles compared to the Reliance-class's 9,900 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hamilton-class or Reliance-class?
The Hamilton-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Reliance-class's 82.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hamilton-class and Reliance-class have?
The Hamilton-class has a larger crew complement of 167 compared to the Reliance-class's 100 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hamilton-class or Reliance-class?
The Reliance-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Hamilton-class.