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Róisín vs Samuel Beckett

Róisín vs Samuel Beckett at a glance — displacement 1,500 vs 2,256 tons, length 78 vs 90 m, speed 23 vs 23 knots, crew 44 vs 44.

Specifications
Róisín Samuel Beckett
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Appledore Shipbuilders Appledore Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1999 2014
Number built 2 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA $77 million
Displacement 1,500 tons 2,256 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 23.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm 6,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 78.8 m 90.0 m
Beam 14.0 m 14.0 m
Crew 44 44
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Armament & Systems
Róisín Samuel Beckett
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm OTO Melara gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall cannon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm HMG
  • 4 × 7.62 mm GPMG
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara cannon
  • 2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG machine guns
  • .50 calibre HMG (M2 Browning) machine guns
Propulsion 2 × Wärtsilä medium speed diesels, 2 × 5,000 kW (6,700 hp) Two Wärtsilä medium speed diesel engines (5,440 kW (7,300 hp) each), 450 kW bow thruster
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Róisín-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has greater displacement at 2,256 tons compared to the Róisín-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Róisín-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
Both the Róisín-class and Samuel Beckett-class have a maximum speed of 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Róisín-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
Both the Róisín-class and Samuel Beckett-class have a range of 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Róisín-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Róisín-class's 78.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Róisín-class and Samuel Beckett-class have?
Both the Róisín-class and Samuel Beckett-class have a crew complement of 44.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Róisín-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Róisín-class.