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Archer vs CB90

Archer vs CB90 at a glance — displacement 54 vs 15 tons, length 19 vs 15 m, speed 20 vs 40 knots, crew 12 vs 3.

Specifications
Archer CB90
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat & training vessel Fast assault craft
Manufacturer Watercraft Marine Dockstavarvet
Year introduced 1985 1991
Number built 17 units 250 units
Estimated unit price NA $2 million
Displacement 54 tons 15 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 40.0 knots
Range 550 nm 240 nm at 20 knots
Length 19.9 m 15.9 m
Beam 5.8 m 3.8 m
Crew 12 3
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Armament & Systems
Archer CB90
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
  • 3 × Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges
Propulsion 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels 2 × 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 × Kamewa FF water jets
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or CB90-class?
The Archer-class has greater displacement at 54 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or CB90-class?
The Archer-class has a longer range at 550 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or CB90-class?
The Archer-class is longer at 19.9 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and CB90-class have?
The Archer-class has a larger crew complement of 12 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 17 vessels of the Archer-class.