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Archer vs La Combattante II

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Specifications
Archer La Combattante II
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat & training vessel Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Watercraft Marine Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1985 1968
Number built 17 units 37 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 54 tons 234 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 36.0 knots
Range 550 nm NA
Length 19.9 m 47.0 m
Beam 5.8 m NA
Crew 12 --
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Archer La Combattante II
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun
Propulsion 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels --

Overview

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).

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.