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Armidale vs Padma

Armidale vs Padma at a glance — displacement 300 vs 350 tons, length 56 vs 51 m, speed 25 vs 23 knots, crew 21 vs 45.

Specifications
Armidale Padma
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Patrol vessel
Manufacturer Austal Khulna Shipyard
Year introduced 2005 2013
Number built 14 units 10 units
Estimated unit price $17 million NA
Displacement 300 tons 350 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 23.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots 1,500 nm
Length 56.8 m 51.6 m
Beam 9.7 m 7.5 m
Crew 21 45
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Armidale Padma
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
  • 2 × dual 37 mm cannon
  • 2 × 20 mm AA guns
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm L/60 cannon
  • 2 × 12.7mm CIS 50MG
  • Naval mines
  • MANPADs
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers 2 shafts, 2 diesels
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Padma-class?
The Padma-class has greater displacement at 350 tons compared to the Armidale-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Padma-class?
The Armidale-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Padma-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Padma-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Padma-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Padma-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the Padma-class's 51.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Padma-class have?
The Padma-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Armidale-class's 21 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Padma-class?
The Armidale-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Padma-class.