Archer vs La Combattante II
The Archer and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes. The La Combattante II displaces 234 tons — 4.3x the Archer's 54 tons. The Archer reaches 20 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II. The Archer was produced in 17 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Archer was commissioned in 1985, 17 years after the La Combattante II (1968).
| 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 |
| French patrol vessel/fast attack craft, introduced in 1968, had a displacement of 234 tons, with 37 units built. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Fast attack craft |
| Manufacturer | Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number built | 37 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 | 234 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has greater displacement at 234 tons compared to the Archer-class's 54 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Archer-class has a longer range at 550 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Archer-class's 19.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 17 vessels of the Archer-class.