Armidale vs Cyclone
Overview
The Armidale and the Cyclone are both Patrol vessel classes.
Displacement is 300 tons for the Armidale vs 336 tons for the Cyclone. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 35 knots for the Cyclone. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Armidale vs 2,500 for the Cyclone. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 28 for the Cyclone.
The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 14 for the Cyclone. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 12 years after the Cyclone (1993).
| 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 |
| American patrol vessel, introduced in 1993, has a top speed of 35 knots and a crew of 28. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Coastal patrol ship |
| Manufacturer | Bollinger Shipyards |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 336 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 55.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 28 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × Paxman 16RP200- 1-CM 3,350 shp (2,500 kW) diesel engines (13,400 shp (10,000 kW) combined), 4 × shafts, Reintjes reverse reduction gear box |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Cyclone-class?
The Cyclone-class has greater displacement at 336 tons compared to the Armidale-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Cyclone-class?
The Cyclone-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Armidale-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Cyclone-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Cyclone-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Cyclone-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the Cyclone-class's 55.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Cyclone-class have?
The Cyclone-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Armidale-class's 21 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Cyclone-class?
Both the Armidale-class and Cyclone-class have been built in equal numbers with 14 vessels each.