Archer vs Griffon 2000TD

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
British patrol hovercraft, introduced in 1993, uses a Deutz diesel engine for lift and propulsion.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel
Type Hovercraft
Manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork, United Kingdom
Year introduced 1993
Number built -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 54 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots â—‰
Range 550 nm
Length 19.9 m â—‰
Beam 5.8 m â—‰
Crew 12 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
Displacement 3 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 35.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 11.7 m â—‰
Beam 5.9 m â—‰
Crew 3 â—‰
Propulsion 1 Deutz diesel engine 350 horsepower for lift and propulsion
Armament

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or Griffon 2000TD-class?
The Archer-class has greater displacement at 54 tons compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or Griffon 2000TD-class?
The Griffon 2000TD-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 Griffon 2000TD-class?
The Archer-class has a longer range at 550 nautical miles compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or Griffon 2000TD-class?
The Archer-class is longer at 19.9 meters compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 11.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and Griffon 2000TD-class have?
The Archer-class has a larger crew complement of 12 compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 crew members.