Archer vs Scimitar
Overview
The Archer and the Scimitar are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Archer displaces 54 tons — 2.2x the Scimitar's 24 tons. The Archer reaches 20 knots vs 32 knots for the Scimitar. Operational range is 550 nautical miles for the Archer vs 260 for the Scimitar. The Archer carries a crew of 12 vs 5 for the Scimitar.
The Archer was produced in 17 units vs 2 for the Scimitar. The Archer was commissioned in 1985, 18 years before the Scimitar (2003).
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 | 24 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 260 nm at 19 knots ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 ◉ |
| 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.