River vs Sirio
| British patrol vessel, introduced in 2003, powered by two Ruston diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 14 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 | 1,700 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 79.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 28 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Ruston 12R270 diesel engines, 8,250 kW (11,060 hp), 2 shafts, 2 × controllable-pitch propellers |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the River-class or Sirio-class?
The River-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Sirio-class's 1,548 tons.
Which is faster, the River-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the River-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the River-class or Sirio-class?
The River-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Sirio-class's 3,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the River-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class is longer at 88.6 meters compared to the River-class's 79.5 meters.
How many crew members do the River-class and Sirio-class have?
The Sirio-class has a larger crew complement of 72 compared to the River-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the River-class or Sirio-class?
The River-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sirio-class.