Armidale vs Osa
The Armidale and the Osa are both Patrol vessel classes. Displacement is 300 tons for the Armidale vs 209 tons for the Osa. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 42 knots for the Osa. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Armidale vs 1,800 for the Osa. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 28 for the Osa. The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 400 for the Osa. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 45 years after the Osa (1960).
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR missile boat, introduced in 1960, reaches speeds of 42 knots, with over 400 units built. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | Vostochnaya Verf |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number built | 400 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 300 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 56.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 21 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers |
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| Displacement | 209 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 42.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 1,800 nm at 500 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 38.6 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 28 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 3 × 4,000 hp (3.0 MW) M-503G diesel engines (205) or 3 × 5,000 hp (3.7 MW) M-504B diesel engines (205U onwards); 3 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Osa-class?
The Armidale-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Osa-class's 209 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Armidale-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Osa-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Osa-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Osa-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the Osa-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Osa-class have?
The Osa-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Armidale-class's 21 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class has been built in greater numbers with 400 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Armidale-class.