Avenger vs Ensdorf
Overview
The Avenger and the Ensdorf are both Mine warfare classes.
The Avenger displaces 1,312 tons — 2.0x the Ensdorf's 650 tons. The Avenger reaches 14 knots vs 18 knots for the Ensdorf. The Avenger carries a crew of 84 vs 45 for the Ensdorf.
The Avenger was produced in 14 units vs 5 for the Ensdorf. The Avenger was commissioned in 1987, 2 years before the Ensdorf (1989).
| American mine countermeasures ship, introduced in 1987, displaces 1,312 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Mine countermeasures ship |
| Manufacturer | Peterson Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 14 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| German minesweeper, introduced in 1989, displaces 650 tons and uses two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Minesweeper |
| Manufacturer | Lürssen |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,312 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 68.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 84 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × Waukesha Diesel engines (first two ships) or 4 × Isotta-Fraschini Diesel engines (600 hp (450 kW) ea.); 2 × 200 hp (150 kW) electric propulsion motors; 2 × shafts with controllable pitch propellers; 1 × 350 hp (260 kW) Omnithruster waterjet bow thruster |
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| Displacement | 650 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 18.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 54.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 45 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MTU 16V 538 TB91 diesel engines, 2240 kW each; 2 × Renk PLS 25 gearboxes; 2 × propeller shafts driving controllable pitch propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Avenger-class or Ensdorf-class?
The Avenger-class has greater displacement at 1,312 tons compared to the Ensdorf-class's 650 tons.
Which is faster, the Avenger-class or Ensdorf-class?
The Ensdorf-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Avenger-class's 14 knots.
Which is longer, the Avenger-class or Ensdorf-class?
The Avenger-class is longer at 68.0 meters compared to the Ensdorf-class's 54.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Avenger-class and Ensdorf-class have?
The Avenger-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Ensdorf-class's 45 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Avenger-class or Ensdorf-class?
The Avenger-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Ensdorf-class.