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Samuel Beckett vs Viana do Castelo

Samuel Beckett vs Viana do Castelo at a glance — displacement 2,256 vs 1,850 tons, length 90 vs 83 m, speed 23 vs 21 knots, crew 44 vs 35.

Specifications
Samuel Beckett Viana do Castelo
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇵🇹 Portugal
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Appledore Shipbuilders Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo
Year introduced 2014 2010
Number built 4 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $77 million NA
Displacement 2,256 tons 1,850 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 21.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 15 knots NA
Length 90.0 m 83.1 m
Beam 14.0 m 13.0 m
Crew 44 35
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Armament & Systems
Samuel Beckett Viana do Castelo
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
  • 1 × 30 mm Oto Melara Marlin WS
  • 2 × M2 Browning machine gun
  • 2 x MG 3 machine gun
  • 2 x launching systems for MK55 Mod 2 mines
  • 1 x Mark 32 torpedo tube
  • 2 x Protector RWS
Propulsion Two Wärtsilä medium speed diesel engines (5,440 kW (7,300 hp) each), 450 kW bow thruster 2 x Wärtsilä diesel engines (3,900 kW (5,200 hp) each), 2 electric engines (200 kW (270 hp) each)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Samuel Beckett-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has greater displacement at 2,256 tons compared to the Viana do Castelo-class's 1,850 tons.
Which is faster, the Samuel Beckett-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Viana do Castelo-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Samuel Beckett-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Viana do Castelo-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Samuel Beckett-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
The Samuel Beckett-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Viana do Castelo-class's 83.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Samuel Beckett-class and Viana do Castelo-class have?
The Samuel Beckett-class has a larger crew complement of 44 compared to the Viana do Castelo-class's 35 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Samuel Beckett-class or Viana do Castelo-class?
Both the Samuel Beckett-class and Viana do Castelo-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.