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 |
|
| 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 |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
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.