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Avenger vs Kondor I

Overview

The Avenger and the Kondor I are both Mine warfare classes.

The Avenger displaces 1,312 tons β€” 3.9x the Kondor I's 339 tons. The Avenger reaches 14 knots vs 20 knots for the Kondor I. The Avenger carries a crew of 84 vs 24 for the Kondor I.

The Avenger was produced in 14 units vs 21 for the Kondor I. The Avenger was commissioned in 1987, 20 years after the Kondor I (1967).

American mine countermeasures ship, introduced in 1987, displaces 1,312 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Mine warfare
Type Mine countermeasures vessel
Manufacturer Peterson Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1987
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
East German minesweeper, 339 tons displacement, was manufactured by Peene-Werft and introduced in 1967.
Origin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Ex-East Germany
Category Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper
Manufacturer Peene-Werft
Year introduced 1967
Number built 21 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,312 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 68.0 m β—‰
Beam 12.0 m β—‰
Crew 84 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— Waukesha Diesel engines (first two ships) or 4 Γ— Isotta-Fraschini Diesel engines (600 hp (450 kW) ea.); 2 Γ— 200 hp (150 kW) electric propulsion motors; 2 Γ— shafts with controllable pitch propellers; 1 Γ— 350 hp (260 kW) Omnithruster waterjet bow thruster
Armament
  • Mine neutralization system
  • 4 Γ— .50 caliber machine guns
Displacement 339 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots β—‰
Range 1,900 nm
Length 52.0 m β—‰
Beam 7.1 m β—‰
Crew 24 β—‰
Propulsion MD 40 diesel engines
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 25 mm FlaK 2M-3
  • up to 28 mines or 20 depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Avenger-class or Kondor I-class?
The Avenger-class has greater displacement at 1,312 tons compared to the Kondor I-class's 339 tons.
Which is faster, the Avenger-class or Kondor I-class?
The Kondor I-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Avenger-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Avenger-class or Kondor I-class?
The Kondor I-class has a longer range at 1,900 nautical miles compared to the Avenger-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Avenger-class or Kondor I-class?
The Avenger-class is longer at 68.0 meters compared to the Kondor I-class's 52.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Avenger-class and Kondor I-class have?
The Avenger-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Kondor I-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Avenger-class or Kondor I-class?
The Kondor I-class has been built in greater numbers with 21 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Avenger-class.