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Armidale vs Kedah

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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
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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

Overview

The Armidale and the Kedah are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Kedah displaces 1,850 tons — 6.2x the Armidale's 300 tons. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 24 knots for the Kedah. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Armidale vs 6,050 for the Kedah. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 78 for the Kedah.

The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 6 for the Kedah. Cost per hull is $17M for the Armidale vs $270M for the Kedah. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 1 years before the Kedah (2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.