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Armidale vs Griffon 2000TD

Armidale vs Griffon 2000TD at a glance — displacement 300 vs 3 tons, length 56 vs 11 m, speed 25 vs 35 knots, crew 21 vs 3.

Specifications
Armidale Griffon 2000TD
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Hovercraft
Manufacturer Austal Griffon Hoverwork, United Kingdom
Year introduced 2005 1993
Number built 14 units NA
Estimated unit price $17 million NA
Displacement 300 tons 3 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 35.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 56.8 m 11.7 m
Beam 9.7 m 5.9 m
Crew 21 3
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Armament & Systems
Armidale Griffon 2000TD
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

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Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers 1 Deutz diesel engine 350 horsepower for lift and propulsion
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Griffon 2000TD-class?
The Armidale-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Griffon 2000TD-class?
The Griffon 2000TD-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Armidale-class's 25 knots.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Griffon 2000TD-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 11.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Griffon 2000TD-class have?
The Armidale-class has a larger crew complement of 21 compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 crew members.