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Armidale vs Diciotti

Armidale vs Diciotti at a glance — displacement 300 vs 390 tons, length 56 vs 51 m, speed 25 vs 40 knots, crew 21 vs 29.

Specifications
Armidale Diciotti
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Austal Fincantieri
Year introduced 2005 1999
Number built 14 units 11 units
Estimated unit price $17 million NA
Displacement 300 tons 390 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 40.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots 1,800 nm at 18 knots
Length 56.8 m 51.7 m
Beam 9.7 m 8.1 m
Crew 21 29
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Armament & Systems
Armidale Diciotti
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
  • 1 × Otobreda KBA 25/80 mm
  • 2 x 12.7mm MGs
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers 4 x shafts with variable-pitch propellers; 4 x diesel engines MTU 16V538TIB93, 13,000 kW (17,000 bhp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Diciotti-class?
The Diciotti-class has greater displacement at 390 tons compared to the Armidale-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Diciotti-class?
The Diciotti-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 Diciotti-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Diciotti-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Diciotti-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the Diciotti-class's 51.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Diciotti-class have?
The Diciotti-class has a larger crew complement of 29 compared to the Armidale-class's 21 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Diciotti-class?
The Armidale-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Diciotti-class.