Armidale vs CB90

The Armidale and the CB90 are both Patrol vessel classes. The Armidale displaces 300 tons — 20:1 the CB90's 15 tons. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 40 knots for the CB90. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Armidale vs 240 for the CB90. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 3 for the CB90. The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 250 for the CB90. Cost per hull is $17M for the Armidale vs $2M for the CB90. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 14 years after the CB90 (1991).

Australian patrol boat, 300 tons displacement, fourteen units were constructed by Austal.
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Austal
Year introduced 2005
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price $17 million
Swedish patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, propelled by twin water jets reaching 40 knots.
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Patrol vessel
Type Fast assault craft
Manufacturer Dockstavarvet
Year introduced 1991
Number built 250 units
Estimated unit price $2 million
Displacement 300 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots
Length 56.8 m
Beam 9.7 m
Crew 21
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers
Armament
  • 1 × Rafael Typhoon stabilised gun mount fitted with a Mk 38 25 mm (1 in) M242 Bushmaster autocannon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) machine guns
Displacement 15 tons
Maximum speed 40.0 knots
Range 240 nm at 20 knots
Length 15.9 m
Beam 3.8 m
Crew 3
Propulsion 2 × 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 × Kamewa FF water jets
Armament
  • 3 × Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or CB90-class?
The Armidale-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Armidale-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or CB90-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or CB90-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and CB90-class have?
The Armidale-class has a larger crew complement of 21 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Armidale-class or CB90-class?
The Armidale-class is more expensive at approximately $17 million per unit compared to the CB90-class at $2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Armidale-class.