Archer vs Sa'ar 4.5
Overview
The Archer and the Sa'ar 4.5 are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Sa'ar 4.5 displaces 498 tons — 9.2x the Archer's 54 tons. The Archer reaches 20 knots vs 34 knots for the Sa'ar 4.5. Operational range is 550 nautical miles for the Archer vs 4,800 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Archer carries a crew of 12 vs 53 for the Sa'ar 4.5.
The Archer was produced in 17 units vs 10 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Archer was commissioned in 1985, 4 years after the Sa'ar 4.5 (1981).
| 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 |
| Israeli corvette, introduced in 1981, displaces 498 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | Israel Shipyards Ltd. |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 10 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 | 498 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 2200 knots ◉ |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 53 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 16V956 TB91 V16 diesel engines 4,000 hp (3,000 kW) each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has greater displacement at 498 tons compared to the Archer-class's 54 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-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 Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Archer-class's 550 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class is longer at 61.7 meters compared to the Archer-class's 19.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and Sa'ar 4.5-class have?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a larger crew complement of 53 compared to the Archer-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Archer-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Sa'ar 4.5-class.