Archer vs Cyclone
Overview
The Archer and the Cyclone are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Cyclone displaces 336 tons — 6.2x the Archer's 54 tons. The Archer reaches 20 knots vs 35 knots for the Cyclone. Operational range is 550 nautical miles for the Archer vs 2,500 for the Cyclone. The Archer carries a crew of 12 vs 28 for the Cyclone.
The Archer was produced in 17 units vs 14 for the Cyclone. The Archer was commissioned in 1985, 8 years before the Cyclone (1993).
| British patrol vessel, introduced in 1985, has a maximum speed of 20 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat & training vessel |
| Manufacturer | Watercraft Marine |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number built | 17 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American patrol vessel, introduced in 1993, has a top speed of 35 knots and a crew of 28. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Coastal patrol ship |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 54 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 550 nm ◉ |
| Length | 19.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 5.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 12 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels |
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| Displacement | 336 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 55.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × Paxman 16RP200- 1-CM 3,350 shp (2,500 kW) diesel engines (13,400 shp (10,000 kW) combined), 4 × shafts, Reintjes reverse reduction gear box |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or Cyclone-class?
The Cyclone-class has greater displacement at 336 tons compared to the Archer-class's 54 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or Cyclone-class?
The Cyclone-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or Cyclone-class?
The Cyclone-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Archer-class's 550 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or Cyclone-class?
The Cyclone-class is longer at 55.0 meters compared to the Archer-class's 19.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and Cyclone-class have?
The Cyclone-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Archer-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or Cyclone-class?
The Archer-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Cyclone-class.