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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Archer

35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Archer at a glance — displacement 120 vs 54 tons, length 35 vs 19 m, speed 30 vs 20 knots, crew 25 vs 12.

Specifications
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Archer
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Patrol boat & training vessel
Manufacturer Swiftships Watercraft Marine
Year introduced 2010 1985
Number built 12 units 17 units
Estimated unit price $20 million NA
Displacement 120 tons 54 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots 550 nm
Length 35.1 m 19.9 m
Beam 7.3 m 5.8 m
Crew 25 12
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Armament & Systems
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Archer
Armament
  • 1 × MSI 30mm DS30M Mark 2 Cannon
  • 1 × 50 cal/ 12.7mm MG
  • 2 × 7.62mm MGs
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
Propulsion 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Archer-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has greater displacement at 120 tons compared to the Archer-class's 54 tons.
Which is faster, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Archer-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Archer-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Archer-class's 550 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Archer-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is longer at 35.1 meters compared to the Archer-class's 19.9 meters.
How many crew members do the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class and Archer-class have?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a larger crew complement of 25 compared to the Archer-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Archer-class?
The Archer-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class.