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Alexandrit vs Huon

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Specifications
Alexandrit Huon
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper Coastal minehunter
Manufacturer Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard Australian Defence Industries
Year introduced 2016 1999
Number built 15 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 890 tons 732 tons
Maximum speed 16.5 knots 14.0 knots
Range 1,600 nm at 10 knots 1,600 nm at 12 knots
Length 61.0 m 52.5 m
Beam 10.2 m 9.9 m
Crew 45 40
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Armament & Systems
Alexandrit Huon
Armament
  • 1 × AK-306 30mm CIWS
  • 1 × 14.5mm MTPU HMG
  • Igla or Verba MANPADS
  • Mine countermeasures suite
  • 1 × 12.7mm machine gun
  • Dyad mine disposal system
Propulsion 2 × Zvezda M503 diesel engines 1 × Fincantieri GMT BL230-BN diesel, 1,985 bhp; 3 × 120 hp Riva Calzoni azimuth thrusters

Overview

The Alexandrit and the Huon are both Mine warfare classes.

Displacement is 890 tons for the Alexandrit vs 732 tons for the Huon. The Alexandrit reaches 16.5 knots vs 14 knots for the Huon. Operational range is 1,600 nautical miles for the Alexandrit vs 1,600 for the Huon. The Alexandrit carries a crew of 45 vs 40 for the Huon.

The Alexandrit was produced in 15 units vs 6 for the Huon. The Alexandrit was commissioned in 2016, 17 years after the Huon (1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Alexandrit-class or Huon-class?
The Alexandrit-class has greater displacement at 890 tons compared to the Huon-class's 732 tons.
Which is faster, the Alexandrit-class or Huon-class?
The Alexandrit-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Huon-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alexandrit-class or Huon-class?
The Huon-class has a longer range at 1,600 nautical miles compared to the Alexandrit-class's 1,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alexandrit-class or Huon-class?
The Alexandrit-class is longer at 61.0 meters compared to the Huon-class's 52.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Alexandrit-class and Huon-class have?
The Alexandrit-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Huon-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alexandrit-class or Huon-class?
The Alexandrit-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Huon-class.