Cassiopea vs Sirio

Overview

The Cassiopea and the Sirio are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 1,500 tons for the Cassiopea vs 1,548 tons for the Sirio. The Cassiopea reaches 21 knots vs 22 knots for the Sirio. Operational range is 3,300 nautical miles for the Cassiopea vs 3,300 for the Sirio. The Cassiopea carries a crew of 60 vs 72 for the Sirio.

The Cassiopea was produced in 4 units vs 2 for the Sirio. The Cassiopea was commissioned in 1989, 13 years before the Sirio (2002).

Italian patrol vessel, introduced in 1989, has a 1,500 tons displacement and a crew of 60.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer Fincantieri
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Italian patrol vessel, introduced in 2002, displaces 1,548 tons and uses two Wärtsilä diesel engines.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol vessel
Manufacturer Fincantieri
Year introduced 2002
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $75 million
Displacement 1,500 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 21.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,300 nm at 17 knots â—‰
Length 79.8 m â—‰
Beam 11.8 m â—‰
Crew 60 â—‰
Propulsion 2 x shafts, 2 x diesel engines Grandi Motori Trieste BL-230.16 propulsion diesels 5.84 kW (7.83 bhp), 3 x diesel engine generators Isotta Fraschini ID 36SS6V, 1 x diesel engine generator Isotta Fraschini VM-V6130T for emergency
Armament
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76/62mm Allargato gun
  • 2 × OTO Melara 25/80 guns with Oerlikon KBA 25 mm
  • 2 × 7,62 mm MG 42/59 machine guns
Displacement 1,548 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 22.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,300 nm at 17 knots â—‰
Length 88.6 m â—‰
Beam 12.2 m â—‰
Crew 72 â—‰
Propulsion 2 x Wärtsilä-NSD W12-V-26 XN diesel engines (4,320 kW (5,790 hp) each), 2 shaft and 2 variable-pitch propellers
Armament
  • 2 × OTO Melara 25/80 guns with Oerlikon KBA 25mm
  • Provision for 1 x Oto Melara 76/62 Super Rapid gun

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Cassiopea-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class has greater displacement at 1,548 tons compared to the Cassiopea-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Cassiopea-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Cassiopea-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cassiopea-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class has a longer range at 3,300 nautical miles compared to the Cassiopea-class's 3,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cassiopea-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class is longer at 88.6 meters compared to the Cassiopea-class's 79.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Cassiopea-class and Sirio-class have?
The Sirio-class has a larger crew complement of 72 compared to the Cassiopea-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cassiopea-class or Sirio-class?
The Cassiopea-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sirio-class.