Archer vs Griffon 2000TD

Overview

The Archer and the Griffon 2000TD are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Archer displaces 54 tons — 18:1 the Griffon 2000TD's 3 tons. The Archer reaches 20 knots vs 35 knots for the Griffon 2000TD. The Archer carries a crew of 12 vs 3 for the Griffon 2000TD.

The Archer was commissioned in 1985, 8 years before the Griffon 2000TD (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
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 NA
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
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
Displacement 3 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots
Range NA
Length 11.7 m
Beam 5.9 m
Crew 3
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.