Rihtniemi vs Sentinel
The Rihtniemi and the Sentinel are both Patrol vessel classes. The Sentinel displaces 359 tons — 3.3x the Rihtniemi's 110 tons. The Rihtniemi reaches 15 knots vs 28 knots for the Sentinel. The Rihtniemi carries a crew of 20 vs 24 for the Sentinel. The Rihtniemi was commissioned in 1957, 55 years before the Sentinel (2012).
| Finnish patrol boat Rihtniemi, introduced in 1957, has a displacement of 110 tons and a crew of 20. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number built | NA |
| 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 | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Cutter |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 61 units |
| Estimated unit price | $65 million |
| Displacement | 110 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 31.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 20 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 51, 52: 2 Mercedes-Benz Diesel; 1,044 kW 53, 54, 55: 2 Mercedes-Benz Diesel; 1,864 kW |
| Armament |
1 × 40 mm Bofors 1 × 20 mm Madsen 1 × Squid ASW mortar |
| 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 |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Rihtniemi-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has greater displacement at 359 tons compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 110 tons.
Which is faster, the Rihtniemi-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Rihtniemi-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Rihtniemi-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class is longer at 46.8 meters compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 31.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Rihtniemi-class and Sentinel-class have?
The Sentinel-class has a larger crew complement of 24 compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 20 crew members.