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Archer vs Type 022

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Specifications
Archer Type 022
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat & training vessel Missile boat
Manufacturer Watercraft Marine Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1985 2004
Number built 17 units 60 units
Estimated unit price NA $14 million
Displacement 54 tons 228 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 38.0 knots
Range 550 nm NA
Length 19.9 m 42.6 m
Beam 5.8 m 12.2 m
Crew 12 12
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Armament & Systems
Archer Type 022
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS
Propulsion 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors

Overview

The Archer and the Type 022 are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Type 022 displaces 228 tons — 4.2x the Archer's 54 tons. The Archer reaches 20 knots vs 38 knots for the Type 022. The Archer carries a crew of 12 vs 12 for the Type 022.

The Archer was produced in 17 units vs 60 for the Type 022. The Archer was commissioned in 1985, 19 years before the Type 022 (2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has greater displacement at 228 tons compared to the Archer-class's 54 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or Type 022-class?
The Archer-class has a longer range at 550 nautical miles compared to the Type 022-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class is longer at 42.6 meters compared to the Archer-class's 19.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and Type 022-class have?
The Type 022-class has a larger crew complement of 12 compared to the Archer-class's 12 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or Type 022-class?
The Type 022-class has been built in greater numbers with 60 vessels compared to 17 vessels of the Archer-class.