Cyclone vs Scimitar
Overview
The Cyclone and the Scimitar are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Cyclone displaces 336 tons — 14:1 the Scimitar's 24 tons. The Cyclone reaches 35 knots vs 32 knots for the Scimitar. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Cyclone vs 260 for the Scimitar. The Cyclone carries a crew of 28 vs 5 for the Scimitar.
The Cyclone was produced in 14 units vs 2 for the Scimitar. The Cyclone was commissioned in 1993, 10 years before the Scimitar (2003).
| American patrol vessel, introduced in 1993, has a top speed of 35 knots and a crew of 28. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Coastal patrol ship |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British patrol boat, 24 tons displacement, introduced in 2003 and powered by two MAN diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Halmatic |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 336 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 55.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × Paxman 16RP200- 1-CM 3,350 shp (2,500 kW) diesel engines (13,400 shp (10,000 kW) combined), 4 × shafts, Reintjes reverse reduction gear box |
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| Displacement | 24 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 260 nm at 19 knots ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MAN 2480LXE diesels, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cyclone-class or Scimitar-class?
The Cyclone-class has greater displacement at 336 tons compared to the Scimitar-class's 24 tons.
Which is faster, the Cyclone-class or Scimitar-class?
The Cyclone-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Scimitar-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cyclone-class or Scimitar-class?
The Cyclone-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Scimitar-class's 260 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cyclone-class or Scimitar-class?
The Cyclone-class is longer at 55.0 meters compared to the Scimitar-class's 16.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cyclone-class and Scimitar-class have?
The Cyclone-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Scimitar-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cyclone-class or Scimitar-class?
The Cyclone-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Scimitar-class.