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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Armidale

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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

Overview

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) and the Armidale are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Armidale displaces 300 tons — 2.5x the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel)'s 120 tons. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) reaches 30 knots vs 25 knots for the Armidale. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs 3,000 for the Armidale. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) carries a crew of 25 vs 21 for the Armidale.

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was produced in 12 units vs 14 for the Armidale. Cost per hull is $20M for the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs $17M for the Armidale. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was commissioned in 2010, 5 years after the Armidale (2005).

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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.