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Archer vs P400

Archer vs P400 at a glance — displacement 54 vs 373 tons, length 19 vs 54 m, speed 20 vs 24 knots, crew 12 vs 29.

Specifications
Archer P400
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat & training vessel Patrol ship
Manufacturer Watercraft Marine Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1985 1986
Number built 17 units 10 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 54 tons 373 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 24.0 knots
Range 550 nm NA
Length 19.9 m 54.8 m
Beam 5.8 m 8.0 m
Crew 12 29
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Armament & Systems
Archer P400
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
  • Bofors 40 mm gun
  • 20 mm modèle F2 gun
  • 2 × AA-52 machine guns
Propulsion 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels 2 diesel SEMT Pielstick 200PAVGDS 3,700 hp (2,800 kW) each, 7,400 hp (5,500 kW), 2 inversor-reductors, 2 fixed-blade propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or P400-class?
The P400-class has greater displacement at 373 tons compared to the Archer-class's 54 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or P400-class?
The P400-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or P400-class?
The Archer-class has a longer range at 550 nautical miles compared to the P400-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or P400-class?
The P400-class is longer at 54.8 meters compared to the Archer-class's 19.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and P400-class have?
The P400-class has a larger crew complement of 29 compared to the Archer-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or P400-class?
The Archer-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the P400-class.