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Archer vs Scimitar

Archer vs Scimitar at a glance — displacement 54 vs 24 tons, length 19 vs 16 m, speed 20 vs 32 knots, crew 12 vs 5.

Specifications
Archer Scimitar
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat & training vessel Patrol boat
Manufacturer Watercraft Marine Halmatic
Year introduced 1985 2003
Number built 17 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 54 tons 24 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 550 nm 260 nm at 19 knots
Length 19.9 m 16.0 m
Beam 5.8 m 3.1 m
Crew 12 5
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Armament & Systems
Archer Scimitar
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns (stern-mounted)
Propulsion 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels 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.