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Specifications
Armidale Holland
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Ocean-going patrol vessel
Manufacturer Austal Damen Shipyards Galați
Year introduced 2005 2012
Number built 14 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $116.95 million
Displacement 300 tons 3,750 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 21.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots 5,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 56.8 m 108.4 m
Beam 9.7 m 16.0 m
Crew 21 54
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Armament & Systems
Armidale Holland
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 × 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid
  • 1 × 30 mm Oto Melara Marlin WS
  • 2 × 12.7 mm Oto Melara Hitrole NT
  • 6 × 7.62 mm FN MAG machine guns
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers RENK CODELOD: 2x MAN 12V28/33D diesel engines (5460KW each) and 2x 400 kW (540 hp) electric motors

Overview

The Armidale and the Holland are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Holland displaces 3,750 tons — 12:1 the Armidale's 300 tons. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 21 knots for the Holland. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Armidale vs 5,000 for the Holland. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 54 for the Holland.

The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 4 for the Holland. Cost per hull is $17M for the Armidale vs $116M for the Holland. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 7 years before the Holland (2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class has greater displacement at 3,750 tons compared to the Armidale-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Holland-class?
The Armidale-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Holland-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Armidale-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class is longer at 108.4 meters compared to the Armidale-class's 56.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Holland-class have?
The Holland-class has a larger crew complement of 54 compared to the Armidale-class's 21 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Armidale-class or Holland-class?
The Holland-class is more expensive at approximately $117 million per unit compared to the Armidale-class at $17 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Holland-class?
The Armidale-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Holland-class.