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35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs Archer

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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

Overview

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

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) displaces 120 tons — 2.2x the Archer's 54 tons. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) reaches 30 knots vs 20 knots for the Archer. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) vs 550 for the Archer. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) carries a crew of 25 vs 12 for the Archer.

The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was produced in 12 units vs 17 for the Archer. The 35M FPV (Fast Patrol Vessel) was commissioned in 2010, 25 years after the Archer (1985).

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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.