Róisín vs Samuel Beckett

Overview

The Róisín and the Samuel Beckett are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 1,500 tons for the Róisín vs 2,256 tons for the Samuel Beckett. The Róisín reaches 23 knots vs 23 knots for the Samuel Beckett. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Róisín vs 6,000 for the Samuel Beckett. The Róisín carries a crew of 44 vs 44 for the Samuel Beckett.

The Róisín was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Samuel Beckett. The Róisín was commissioned in 1999, 15 years before the Samuel Beckett (2014).

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
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 1,500 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)
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm OTO Melara gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall cannon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm HMG
  • 4 × 7.62 mm GPMG
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
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara cannon
  • 2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall cannon
  • 7.62 mm GPMG machine guns
  • .50 calibre HMG (M2 Browning) machine guns

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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?
The Samuel Beckett-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Róisín-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Róisín-class or Samuel Beckett-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Róisín-class's 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?
The Samuel Beckett-class has a larger crew complement of 44 compared to the Róisín-class's 44 crew members.
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.