Archer vs Scimitar

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 patrol boat, 24 tons displacement, introduced in 2003 and powered by two MAN diesels.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Halmatic
Year introduced 2003
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 54 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots â—‰
Range 550 nm â—‰
Length 19.9 m â—‰
Beam 5.8 m â—‰
Crew 12 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
Displacement 24 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 260 nm at 19 knots â—‰
Length 16.0 m â—‰
Beam 3.1 m â—‰
Crew 5 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × MAN 2480LXE diesels, 2 shafts
Armament
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns (stern-mounted)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or Scimitar-class?
The Archer-class has greater displacement at 54 tons compared to the Scimitar-class's 24 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or Scimitar-class?
The Scimitar-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or Scimitar-class?
The Archer-class has a longer range at 550 nautical miles compared to the Scimitar-class's 260 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or Scimitar-class?
The Archer-class is longer at 19.9 meters compared to the Scimitar-class's 16.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and Scimitar-class have?
The Archer-class has a larger crew complement of 12 compared to the Scimitar-class's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or Scimitar-class?
The Archer-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Scimitar-class.