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Archer vs Rauma

Archer vs Rauma at a glance — displacement 54 vs 240 tons, length 19 vs 48 m, speed 20 vs 34 knots, crew 12 vs 19.

Specifications
Archer Rauma
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat & training vessel Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Watercraft Marine Rauma shipyard
Year introduced 1985 1990
Number built 17 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 54 tons 240 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range 550 nm NA
Length 19.9 m 48.5 m
Beam 5.8 m 8.0 m
Crew 12 19
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Armament & Systems
Archer Rauma
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm/70
  • 2 × NSV 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 6 × Saab RBS-15 Mk3 SSM
  • 2 × Saab Elma ASW-600 9-tube ASW mortars
  • Mine rails for tactical mines
Propulsion 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels 2 × MTU 16V 538 TB93 diesels, 6600 kW; 2 × Riva Calzoni IRC 115 waterjets
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or Rauma-class?
The Rauma-class has greater displacement at 240 tons compared to the Archer-class's 54 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or Rauma-class?
The Rauma-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or Rauma-class?
The Archer-class has a longer range at 550 nautical miles compared to the Rauma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or Rauma-class?
The Rauma-class is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Archer-class's 19.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and Rauma-class have?
The Rauma-class has a larger crew complement of 19 compared to the Archer-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or Rauma-class?
The Archer-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Rauma-class.