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Samuel Beckett vs Scimitar

Samuel Beckett vs Scimitar at a glance — displacement 2,256 vs 24 tons, length 90 vs 16 m, speed 23 vs 32 knots, crew 44 vs 5.

Specifications
Samuel Beckett Scimitar
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Patrol boat
Manufacturer Appledore Shipbuilders Halmatic
Year introduced 2014 2003
Number built 4 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $77 million NA
Displacement 2,256 tons 24 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 15 knots 260 nm at 19 knots
Length 90.0 m 16.0 m
Beam 14.0 m 3.1 m
Crew 44 5
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Armament & Systems
Samuel Beckett Scimitar
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
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns (stern-mounted)
Propulsion Two Wärtsilä medium speed diesel engines (5,440 kW (7,300 hp) each), 450 kW bow thruster 2 × MAN 2480LXE diesels, 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Samuel Beckett-class or Scimitar-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has greater displacement at 2,256 tons compared to the Scimitar-class's 24 tons.
Which is faster, the Samuel Beckett-class or Scimitar-class?
The Scimitar-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Samuel Beckett-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Samuel Beckett-class or Scimitar-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Scimitar-class's 260 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Samuel Beckett-class or Scimitar-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Scimitar-class's 16.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Samuel Beckett-class and Scimitar-class have?
The Samuel Beckett-class has a larger crew complement of 44 compared to the Scimitar-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Samuel Beckett-class or Scimitar-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Scimitar-class.