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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Armidale

35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Armidale at a glance — displacement 120 vs 300 tons, length 35 vs 56 m, speed 30 vs 25 knots, crew 25 vs 21.

Specifications
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Armidale
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Patrol boat
Manufacturer Swiftships Austal
Year introduced 2010 2005
Number built 12 units 14 units
Estimated unit price $20 million $17 million
Displacement 120 tons 300 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots 3,000 nm at 12 knots
Length 35.1 m 56.8 m
Beam 7.3 m 9.7 m
Crew 25 21
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Armament & Systems
35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) Armidale
Armament
  • 1 × MSI 30mm DS30M Mark 2 Cannon
  • 1 × 50 cal/ 12.7mm MG
  • 2 × 7.62mm MGs
  • 1 × Rafael Typhoon stabilised gun mount fitted with a Mk 38 25 mm (1 in) M242 Bushmaster autocannon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) machine guns
Propulsion 3 MTU 16V2000 Marine Diesels 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Armidale-class?
The Armidale-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 120 tons.
Which is faster, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Armidale-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Armidale-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Armidale-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Armidale-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class's 35.1 meters.
How many crew members do the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class and Armidale-class have?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class has a larger crew complement of 25 compared to the Armidale-class's 21 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Armidale-class?
The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Armidale-class at $17 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class or Armidale-class?
The Armidale-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)-class.