Svalbard vs Thetis
Overview
The Svalbard and the Thetis are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 6,375 tons for the Svalbard vs 3,500 tons for the Thetis. The Svalbard reaches 17 knots vs 21 knots for the Thetis. The Svalbard carries a crew of 50 vs 47 for the Thetis.
The Svalbard was commissioned in 2001, 10 years after the Thetis (1991).
| 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 | NA |
| 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.