35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Scimitar

Overview

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) and the Scimitar are both Patrol vessel classes.

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) displaces 120 tons β€” 5.0x the Scimitar's 24 tons. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Scimitar. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs 260 for the Scimitar. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) carries a crew of 25 vs 5 for the Scimitar.

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was produced in 12 units vs 2 for the Scimitar. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was commissioned in 2010, 7 years after the Scimitar (2003).

American patrol boat, introduced in 2010, displaces 120 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Swiftships
Year introduced 2010
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price $181 million
British patrol boat, 24 tons displacement, introduced in 2003 and powered by two MAN diesels.
Origin πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Halmatic
Year introduced 2003
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 120 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots β—‰
Length 35.1 m β—‰
Beam 7.3 m β—‰
Crew 25 β—‰
Propulsion 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels
Armament
  • 1 Γ— MSI 30mm DS30M Mark 2 Cannon
  • 1 Γ— 50 cal/ 12.7mm MG
  • 2 Γ— 7.62mm MGs
Displacement 24 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 260 nm at 19 knots β—‰
Length 16.0 m β—‰
Beam 3.1 m β—‰
Crew 5 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— MAN 2480LXE diesels, 2 shafts
Armament
  • 2 Γ— General purpose machine guns (stern-mounted)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Scimitar-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has greater displacement at 120 tons compared to the Scimitar-class's 24 tons.
Which is faster, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Scimitar-class?
The Scimitar-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Scimitar-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Scimitar-class's 260 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Scimitar-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is longer at 35.1 meters compared to the Scimitar-class's 16.0 meters.
How many crew members do the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class and Scimitar-class have?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a larger crew complement of 25 compared to the Scimitar-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Scimitar-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Scimitar-class.