Armidale vs La Combattante II

Overview

The Armidale and the La Combattante II are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 300 tons for the Armidale vs 234 tons for the La Combattante II. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 36 knots for the La Combattante II.

The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 37 for the La Combattante II. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 37 years after the La Combattante II (1968).

Australian patrol boat, 300 tons displacement, fourteen units were constructed by Austal.
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat
Manufacturer Austal
Year introduced 2005
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price $17 million
French patrol vessel/fast attack craft, introduced in 1968, had a displacement of 234 tons, with 37 units built.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Patrol vessel
Type Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie
Year introduced 1968
Number built 37 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 300 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 25.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots
Length 56.8 m â—‰
Beam 9.7 m
Crew 21
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers
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
Displacement 234 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 36.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 47.0 m â—‰
Beam NA
Crew --
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 1 x 76 mm gun
  • 4 x Exocet missiles
  • 1 x 40 mm gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Armidale-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the La Combattante II-class's 234 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Armidale-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the La Combattante II-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or La Combattante II-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the La Combattante II-class's 47.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or La Combattante II-class?
The La Combattante II-class has been built in greater numbers with 37 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Armidale-class.