Ambassador vs Vita
The Ambassador and the Vita are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 600 tons for the Ambassador vs 450 tons for the Vita. The Ambassador reaches 41 knots vs 35 knots for the Vita. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Ambassador vs 3,000 for the Vita. The Ambassador carries a crew of 36 vs 45 for the Vita. The Ambassador was produced in 4 units vs 7 for the Vita. The Ambassador was commissioned in 2013, 8 years after the Vita (2005).
| Egyptian patrol vessel, 600 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | VT Halter Marine |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $322 million |
| Qatari missile patrol vessel, introduced in 2005, reaches speeds of 35 knots with its four MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇶🇦 Qatar |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Elefsis Shipyards, BAE Systems Surface Ships |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 7 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 41.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 63.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4× MTU diesels, 30,000 hp (22 MW), 4 shafts |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 450 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 62.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 45 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 20V diesels with a total power of 18,800 hp - 2 propellers |
| Armament |
8 MM-40 (IV 2) + 1 OTO-Melara Super-Rapide 76 mm + 1 Goalkeeper CIWS 30 mm + 1 Sadral (VI 1) + 2 12.7mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Ambassador-class or Vita-class?
The Ambassador-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the Vita-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Ambassador-class or Vita-class?
The Ambassador-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the Vita-class's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the Ambassador-class or Vita-class?
The Vita-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Ambassador-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Ambassador-class or Vita-class?
The Ambassador-class is longer at 63.0 meters compared to the Vita-class's 62.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Ambassador-class and Vita-class have?
The Vita-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Ambassador-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ambassador-class or Vita-class?
The Vita-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Ambassador-class.