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La Confiance-class patrol vessel
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Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · France · 2017
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La Confiance-class patrol vessel
La Confiance-class patrol vessel Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Jay Cope · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Endurance
60
Range
55
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
65
Aviation
30
Sensors
50
Affordability
75
Self-Defence
20
Reliability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin France
ManufacturerSocarenam
CategoryOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
EraModern Era
In service2017
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality81%
58
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) MASS Rating
31/36
Modern Era
61/72
All-Time
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 10 axes scored
Endurance
60
Range
55
Sea-Keeping
70
Versatility
65
Aviation
30
Sensors
50
Affordability
75
Self-Defence
20
Reliability
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category.
01 / Overview
La Confiance-class patrol vessel
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2017–
Quantity
3
Unit Price (current)
$25.4M↗ 36% inflation · 2015→2025
Original Price
$18.7M (2015)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
OFFSHORE PATROL VESSELS (OPV) · MODERN ERA
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$25.4M
Original: $18.7M (2015)
Inflation: +%36
58
offshore patrol vessels (opv) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the offshore patrol vessels (opv) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Builder / ShipyardSocarenam
  • Launched2015
  • Commissioned2017
  • Ships in Class3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement700 t
  • Full Load Displacement700 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)60.8 m
  • Beam9.55 m
  • Draft3.2 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement24
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • Propulsion Typediesel
  • Number of Engines1
  • Shaft Power6,000 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed21 kn
  • Range3,500
  • Endurance12 day
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre20 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
⬢Aviation3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2017Production started
  2. 2018Entered service
9
years in service
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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