Archer vs Róisín
Overview
The Archer and the Róisín are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Róisín displaces 1,500 tons — 28:1 the Archer's 54 tons. The Archer reaches 20 knots vs 23 knots for the Róisín. Operational range is 550 nautical miles for the Archer vs 6,000 for the Róisín. The Archer carries a crew of 12 vs 44 for the Róisín.
The Archer was produced in 17 units vs 2 for the Róisín. The Archer was commissioned in 1985, 14 years before the Róisín (1999).
| 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 |
| British offshore patrol vessel, introduced in 1999, displaces 1,500 tons with a crew of 44. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Appledore Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number built | 2 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 | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 78.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 44 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Wärtsilä medium speed diesels, 2 × 5,000 kW (6,700 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or Róisín-class?
The Róisín-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Archer-class's 54 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or Róisín-class?
The Róisín-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or Róisín-class?
The Róisín-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Archer-class's 550 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or Róisín-class?
The Róisín-class is longer at 78.8 meters compared to the Archer-class's 19.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and Róisín-class have?
The Róisín-class has a larger crew complement of 44 compared to the Archer-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or Róisín-class?
The Archer-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Róisín-class.