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 |
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| 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 |
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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.