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Rihtniemi vs Storm

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Specifications
Rihtniemi Storm
Origin 🇫🇮 Finland 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Patrol boat
Manufacturer -- Westermoen yard
Year introduced 1957 1966
Number built NA 20 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 110 tons 138 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 30.0 knots
Length 31.1 m 36.5 m
Beam 5.7 m 6.2 m
Crew 20 19
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Rihtniemi Storm
Armament

1 × 40 mm Bofors 1 × 20 mm Madsen 1 × Squid ASW mortar
  • 6 × Penguin anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 76mm TAK 76 cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm L/70 cannon
Propulsion 51, 52: 2 Mercedes-Benz Diesel; 1,044 kW 53, 54, 55: 2 Mercedes-Benz Diesel; 1,864 kW 2 × Maybach diesel engines (7,200 hp (5,400 kW) total)

Overview

The Rihtniemi and the Storm are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 110 tons for the Rihtniemi vs 138 tons for the Storm. The Rihtniemi reaches 15 knots vs 30 knots for the Storm. The Rihtniemi carries a crew of 20 vs 19 for the Storm.

The Rihtniemi was commissioned in 1957, 9 years before the Storm (1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Rihtniemi-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class has greater displacement at 138 tons compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 110 tons.
Which is faster, the Rihtniemi-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 15 knots.
Which is longer, the Rihtniemi-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class is longer at 36.5 meters compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 31.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Rihtniemi-class and Storm-class have?
The Rihtniemi-class has a larger crew complement of 20 compared to the Storm-class's 19 crew members.