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Archer vs Helsinki

Archer vs Helsinki at a glance — displacement 54 vs 300 tons, length 19 vs 45 m, speed 20 vs 32 knots, crew 12 vs 30.

Specifications
Archer Helsinki
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat & training vessel Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Watercraft Marine Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard
Year introduced 1985 1981
Number built 17 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 54 tons 300 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 550 nm NA
Length 19.9 m 45.0 m
Beam 5.8 m 8.9 m
Crew 12 30
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Archer Helsinki
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk1
  • 2 × Sako twin-barreled 23 mm/87 (modified ZU-23-2)
  • 8 × Saab RBS-15 SSM
  • 2 × rails for depth charges
Propulsion 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels 3 × MTU 16V 538 TB92, 9,000 kW (combined), Three shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or Helsinki-class?
The Helsinki-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Archer-class's 54 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or Helsinki-class?
The Helsinki-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or Helsinki-class?
The Archer-class has a longer range at 550 nautical miles compared to the Helsinki-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or Helsinki-class?
The Helsinki-class is longer at 45.0 meters compared to the Archer-class's 19.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and Helsinki-class have?
The Helsinki-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Archer-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or Helsinki-class?
The Archer-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Helsinki-class.