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Archer vs Armidale

Archer vs Armidale at a glance — displacement 54 vs 300 tons, length 19 vs 56 m, speed 20 vs 25 knots, crew 12 vs 21.

Specifications
Archer Armidale
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat & training vessel Patrol boat
Manufacturer Watercraft Marine Austal
Year introduced 1985 2005
Number built 17 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA $17 million
Displacement 54 tons 300 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 550 nm 3,000 nm at 12 knots
Length 19.9 m 56.8 m
Beam 5.8 m 9.7 m
Crew 12 21
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Archer Armidale
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
  • 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 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT 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 Archer-class or Armidale-class?
The Armidale-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Archer-class's 54 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or Armidale-class?
The Armidale-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or Armidale-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Archer-class's 550 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or Armidale-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the Archer-class's 19.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and Armidale-class have?
The Armidale-class has a larger crew complement of 21 compared to the Archer-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or Armidale-class?
The Archer-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Armidale-class.