River vs Samuel Beckett
Overview
The River and the Samuel Beckett are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 1,700 tons for the River vs 2,256 tons for the Samuel Beckett. The River reaches 20 knots vs 23 knots for the Samuel Beckett. Operational range is 5,500 nautical miles for the River vs 6,000 for the Samuel Beckett. The River carries a crew of 28 vs 44 for the Samuel Beckett.
The River was produced in 14 units vs 4 for the Samuel Beckett. The River was commissioned in 2003, 11 years before the Samuel Beckett (2014).
| 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 patrol vessel, 2,256 tons displacement, manufactured by Appledore Shipbuilders. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Appledore Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $77 million |
| 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 | 2,256 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 44 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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 River-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has greater displacement at 2,256 tons compared to the River-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the River-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-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 Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-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 Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the River-class's 79.5 meters.
How many crew members do the River-class and Samuel Beckett-class have?
The Samuel Beckett-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 Samuel Beckett-class?
The River-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Samuel Beckett-class.