Avenger vs Hunt
Overview
The Avenger and the Hunt are both Mine warfare classes.
Displacement is 1,312 tons for the Avenger vs 750 tons for the Hunt. The Avenger reaches 14 knots vs 17 knots for the Hunt. The Avenger carries a crew of 84 vs 45 for the Hunt.
The Avenger was produced in 14 units vs 13 for the Hunt. The Avenger was commissioned in 1987, 8 years after the Hunt (1979).
| 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 |
| British mine warfare vessel, 750 tons displacement, uses CAT C32 diesel engines for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Mine countermeasures vessel |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | 13 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 | 750 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 60.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 45 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CAT C32 diesel 2,000 shp (1,500 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Avenger-class or Hunt-class?
The Avenger-class has greater displacement at 1,312 tons compared to the Hunt-class's 750 tons.
Which is faster, the Avenger-class or Hunt-class?
The Hunt-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Avenger-class's 14 knots.
Which is longer, the Avenger-class or Hunt-class?
The Avenger-class is longer at 68.0 meters compared to the Hunt-class's 60.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Avenger-class and Hunt-class have?
The Avenger-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Hunt-class's 45 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Avenger-class or Hunt-class?
The Avenger-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Hunt-class.