River vs Róisín
The River and the Róisín are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 1,700 tons for the River vs 1,500 tons for the Róisín. The River reaches 20 knots vs 23 knots for the Róisín. Operational range is 5,500 nautical miles for the River vs 6,000 for the Róisín. The River carries a crew of 28 vs 44 for the Róisín. The River was produced in 14 units vs 2 for the Róisín. The River was commissioned in 2003, 4 years after the Róisín (1999).
| British patrol vessel, introduced in 2003, powered by two Ruston diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British offshore patrol vessel, introduced in 1999, displaces 1,500 tons with a crew of 44. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Appledore Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 79.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Ruston 12R270 diesel engines, 8,250 kW (11,060 hp), 2 shafts, 2 × controllable-pitch propellers |
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| Displacement | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 78.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 44 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Wärtsilä medium speed diesels, 2 × 5,000 kW (6,700 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the River-class or Róisín-class?
The River-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Róisín-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the River-class or Róisín-class?
The Róisín-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the River-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the River-class or Róisín-class?
The Róisín-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the River-class's 5,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the River-class or Róisín-class?
The River-class is longer at 79.5 meters compared to the Róisín-class's 78.8 meters.
How many crew members do the River-class and Róisín-class have?
The Róisín-class has a larger crew complement of 44 compared to the River-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the River-class or Róisín-class?
The River-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Róisín-class.