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Armidale vs D'Entrecasteaux

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Specifications
Armidale D'Entrecasteaux
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Austal Kership
Year introduced 2005 2016
Number built 14 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $17 million NA
Displacement 300 tons 2,300 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 56.8 m 65.0 m
Beam 9.7 m 14.0 m
Crew 21 20
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Armament & Systems
Armidale D'Entrecasteaux
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
  • 2 x 7.62 mm guns
  • 2 x 12.7x99 mm (.50 cal.) machine guns
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers --

Overview

The Armidale and the D'Entrecasteaux are both Patrol vessel classes.

The D'Entrecasteaux displaces 2,300 tons — 7.7x the Armidale's 300 tons. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 15 knots for the D'Entrecasteaux. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 20 for the D'Entrecasteaux.

The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 4 for the D'Entrecasteaux. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 11 years before the D'Entrecasteaux (2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The D'Entrecasteaux-class has greater displacement at 2,300 tons compared to the Armidale-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The Armidale-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The D'Entrecasteaux-class is longer at 65.0 meters compared to the Armidale-class's 56.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and D'Entrecasteaux-class have?
The Armidale-class has a larger crew complement of 21 compared to the D'Entrecasteaux-class's 20 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or D'Entrecasteaux-class?
The Armidale-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the D'Entrecasteaux-class.