Armidale vs Kedah
Armidale vs Kedah at a glance — displacement 300 vs 1,850 tons, length 56 vs 91 m, speed 25 vs 24 knots, crew 21 vs 78.
Specifications
|
Armidale |
Kedah |
| Origin |
🇦🇺 Australia |
🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| Category |
Patrol vessel |
Patrol vessel |
| Type |
Patrol boat |
Offshore patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer |
Austal |
Blohm + Voss |
| Year introduced |
2005 |
2006 |
| Number built |
14 units |
6 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$17 million |
$270 million |
| Displacement |
300 tons |
1,850 tons |
| Maximum speed |
25.0 knots |
24.0 knots |
| Range |
3,000 nm at 12 knots |
6,050 nm |
| Length |
56.8 m |
91.1 m |
| Beam |
9.7 m |
12.9 m |
| Crew |
21 |
78 |
Armament & Systems
|
Armidale |
Kedah |
| 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
- 1 × 30 mm Breda-Mauser
|
| Propulsion |
2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers |
2x Caterpillar 3616 (5,450kW) diesel, 2 shafts, 2 controllable pitch propellers |
Detailed Comparison
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Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Kedah-class?
The Kedah-class has greater displacement at 1,850 tons compared to the Armidale-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Kedah-class?
The Armidale-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Kedah-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Kedah-class?
The Kedah-class has a longer range at 6,050 nautical miles compared to the Armidale-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Kedah-class?
The Kedah-class is longer at 91.1 meters compared to the Armidale-class's 56.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Kedah-class have?
The Kedah-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Armidale-class's 21 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Armidale-class or Kedah-class?
The Kedah-class is more expensive at approximately $270 million per unit compared to the Armidale-class at $17 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Kedah-class?
The Armidale-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Kedah-class.