River vs Sirio
Overview
The River and the Sirio are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 1,700 tons for the River vs 1,548 tons for the Sirio. The River reaches 20 knots vs 22 knots for the Sirio. Operational range is 5,500 nautical miles for the River vs 3,300 for the Sirio. The River carries a crew of 28 vs 72 for the Sirio.
The River was produced in 14 units vs 2 for the Sirio. The River was commissioned in 2003, 1 years after the Sirio (2002).
| 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.