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Armidale vs CB90

Armidale vs CB90 at a glance — displacement 300 vs 15 tons, length 56 vs 15 m, speed 25 vs 40 knots, crew 21 vs 3.

Specifications
Armidale CB90
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Fast assault craft
Manufacturer Austal Dockstavarvet
Year introduced 2005 1991
Number built 14 units 250 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $2 million
Displacement 300 tons 15 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 40.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots 240 nm at 20 knots
Length 56.8 m 15.9 m
Beam 9.7 m 3.8 m
Crew 21 3
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Armament & Systems
Armidale CB90
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
  • 3 × Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers 2 × 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 × Kamewa FF water jets
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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.