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Nordkapp vs Thetis

Nordkapp vs Thetis at a glance — displacement 3,200 vs 3,500 tons, length 105 vs 112 m, speed 22 vs 21 knots, crew 58 vs 47.

Specifications
Nordkapp Thetis
Origin 🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇰 Denmark
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Ocean patrol frigate
Manufacturer Vard Group Svendborg Skibsværft
Year introduced 1981 1991
Number built 3 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 3,200 tons 3,500 tons
Maximum speed 22.0 knots 21.0 knots
Range 7,500 nm 8,700 nm
Length 105.1 m 112.3 m
Beam NA 14.4 m
Crew 58 47
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Nordkapp Thetis
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm cannon
  • 12.7 mm machine guns
  • Depth charges
  • Provisions for Penguin missiles, torpedoes, 20 mm guns, and Mistral surface to air missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm/62 cal. OTO Melara Super Rapid DP gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm heavy machine guns
  • 2 × 7.62 mm light machine guns
  • Stinger launchers
  • decoy launching systems
Propulsion Wichmann 4 x 9AXAG 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 Nordkapp-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Nordkapp-class's 3,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Nordkapp-class or Thetis-class?
The Nordkapp-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Thetis-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nordkapp-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has a longer range at 8,700 nautical miles compared to the Nordkapp-class's 7,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nordkapp-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class is longer at 112.3 meters compared to the Nordkapp-class's 105.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Nordkapp-class and Thetis-class have?
The Nordkapp-class has a larger crew complement of 58 compared to the Thetis-class's 47 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nordkapp-class or Thetis-class?
The Thetis-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Nordkapp-class.