Róisín vs Sirio

Overview

The Róisín and the Sirio are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 1,500 tons for the Róisín vs 1,548 tons for the Sirio. The Róisín reaches 23 knots vs 22 knots for the Sirio. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Róisín vs 3,300 for the Sirio. The Róisín carries a crew of 44 vs 72 for the Sirio.

The Róisín was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Sirio. The Róisín was commissioned in 1999, 3 years before the Sirio (2002).

British offshore patrol vessel, introduced in 1999, displaces 1,500 tons with a crew of 44.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Appledore Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1999
Number built 2 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
Maximum speed 23.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm
Length 78.8 m
Beam 14.0 m
Crew 44
Propulsion 2 × Wärtsilä medium speed diesels, 2 × 5,000 kW (6,700 hp)
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm OTO Melara gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Rheinmetall cannon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm HMG
  • 4 × 7.62 mm GPMG
Displacement 1,548 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots
Range 3,300 nm at 17 knots
Length 88.6 m
Beam 12.2 m
Crew 72
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Róisín-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class has greater displacement at 1,548 tons compared to the Róisín-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Róisín-class or Sirio-class?
The Róisín-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Sirio-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Róisín-class or Sirio-class?
The Róisín-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Sirio-class's 3,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Róisín-class or Sirio-class?
The Sirio-class is longer at 88.6 meters compared to the Róisín-class's 78.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Róisín-class and Sirio-class have?
The Sirio-class has a larger crew complement of 72 compared to the Róisín-class's 44 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Róisín-class or Sirio-class?
Both the Róisín-class and Sirio-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.