Svalbard vs Thetis
| Norwegian patrol vessel, introduced in 2001, has a diesel-electric propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Tangen Verft |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number built | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $66 million |
| Danish Thetis-class patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, has a displacement of 3,500 tons and a crew of 47. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Ocean patrol frigates |
| Manufacturer | Svendborg Skibsværft |
| Year introduced | 1991 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 6,375 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 103.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 19.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 50 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric; Four Bergen BRG-8 diesel generators (4 × 3,390 kW); Two ABB Azipod VI1500A units (2 × 5 MW) |
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| Displacement | 3,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,700 nm |
| Length | 112.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 47 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 × MAN B&W Diesel 12v28/32A-D at 2,940 kW (3,943 hp), single shaft; 1 × Brunvoll azimuth thruster (800 kW); 1 × electrical Brunvoll bow thruster (600 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Svalbard-class or Thetis-class?
The Svalbard-class has greater displacement at 6,375 tons compared to the Thetis-class's 3,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Svalbard-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Svalbard-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Svalbard-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has a longer range at 8,700 nautical miles compared to the Svalbard-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Svalbard-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class is longer at 112.3 meters compared to the Svalbard-class's 103.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Svalbard-class and Thetis-class have?
The Svalbard-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Thetis-class's 47 crew members.