Svalbard vs Thor
| 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 |
| Icelandic offshore patrol vessel, introduced in 2011, has bow and aft tunnel thrusters for maneuverability. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number built | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 6,375 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| 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) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 3,920 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 20.1 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 93.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 48 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 450 kW bow tunnel thrusters and one in the aft 883 kW retractable azimuth thruster |
| Armament |
1 × Bofors 40 mm gun 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Svalbard-class or Thor-class?
The Svalbard-class has greater displacement at 6,375 tons compared to the Thor-class's 3,920 tons.
Which is faster, the Svalbard-class or Thor-class?
The Thor-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Svalbard-class's 17 knots.
Which is longer, the Svalbard-class or Thor-class?
The Svalbard-class is longer at 103.7 meters compared to the Thor-class's 93.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Svalbard-class and Thor-class have?
The Svalbard-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Thor-class's 48 crew members.