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Armidale vs Harry DeWolf

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Specifications
Armidale Harry DeWolf
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Arctic/offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Austal Halifax Shipyards
Year introduced 2005 2021
Number built 14 units 6 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $3,500 million
Displacement 300 tons 6,615 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 17.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots 6,800 nm at 14 knots
Length 56.8 m 103.6 m
Beam 9.7 m 19.0 m
Crew 21 65
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Armament & Systems
Armidale Harry DeWolf
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 x BAE Mk 38 25 mm gun
  • 2 x M2 Browning machine gun
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers Diesel-electric with four 3.6 MW MAN 6L32/44CR diesel generators and two 4.5 MW propulsion...

Overview

The Armidale and the Harry DeWolf are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Harry DeWolf displaces 6,615 tons — 22:1 the Armidale's 300 tons. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 17 knots for the Harry DeWolf. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Armidale vs 6,800 for the Harry DeWolf. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 65 for the Harry DeWolf.

The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 6 for the Harry DeWolf. Cost per hull is $17M for the Armidale vs $3,500M for the Harry DeWolf. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 16 years before the Harry DeWolf (2021).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Harry DeWolf-class?
The Harry DeWolf-class has greater displacement at 6,615 tons compared to the Armidale-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Harry DeWolf-class?
The Armidale-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Harry DeWolf-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Harry DeWolf-class?
The Harry DeWolf-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the Armidale-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Harry DeWolf-class?
The Harry DeWolf-class is longer at 103.6 meters compared to the Armidale-class's 56.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Harry DeWolf-class have?
The Harry DeWolf-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Armidale-class's 21 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Armidale-class or Harry DeWolf-class?
The Harry DeWolf-class is more expensive at approximately $3.5 billion per unit compared to the Armidale-class at $17 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Harry DeWolf-class?
The Armidale-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Harry DeWolf-class.