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Numbered37-metertorpedoboats

Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · France · 1950
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Numbered37-metertorpedoboats

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
75
Firepower
50
Agility
80
Sensors
40
Range
30
Sea-Keeping
55
Affordability
85
Survivability
45
Versatility
60
Technology
50
Origin France
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraEarly Cold War
In service1950–1960
Operators6 countries
Quantity439
Data Quality88%
56
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
4/28
Early Cold War
57/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
75
Firepower
50
Agility
80
Sensors
40
Range
30
Sea-Keeping
55
Affordability
85
Survivability
45
Versatility
60
Technology
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Numbered 37-meter torpedo boats
Country
Production
1950–1960
Quantity
439
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
patrol boats & fast attack craft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Displacement1MOD.1
  • Light Displacement45 t
◈Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)37 m
  • Beam6.2 m
  • Draft1.8 m
▣Propulsion7MOD.7
  • Propulsion Typediesel engines
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power5,400 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed44 kn
  • Range500
  • Endurance5 day
◇Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre30 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
◆Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
▤Aviation3MOD.3
⬢Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
▲Survivability1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1950Production started
  2. 1960Production ended
76
years in service
10
years in production
439
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 5 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Numbered 37-meter torpedo boats 1950
05 / Operators
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