Avenger vs Kingston
| 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 |
| Displacement | 1,312 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 68.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 84 â—‰ |
| 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 | 970 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 8 knots |
| Length | 55.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 47 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Jeumont DC electric motors, 4 × 600 VAC Wärtsilä UD 23V12 diesel engines, 2 × Z drive azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Avenger-class or Kingston-class?
The Avenger-class has greater displacement at 1,312 tons compared to the Kingston-class's 970 tons.
Which is faster, the Avenger-class or Kingston-class?
The Kingston-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Avenger-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Avenger-class or Kingston-class?
The Kingston-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Avenger-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Avenger-class or Kingston-class?
The Avenger-class is longer at 68.0 meters compared to the Kingston-class's 55.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Avenger-class and Kingston-class have?
The Avenger-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Kingston-class's 47 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Avenger-class or Kingston-class?
The Avenger-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Kingston-class.