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Avenger vs Kondor II

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Specifications
Avenger Kondor II
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Mine countermeasures vessel Minesweeper
Manufacturer Peterson Shipbuilders Peene-Werft
Year introduced 1987 1967
Number built 14 units 21 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,312 tons 339 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range NA 1,900 nm
Length 68.0 m 52.0 m
Beam 12.0 m 7.1 m
Crew 84 24
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Armament & Systems
Avenger Kondor II
Armament
  • Mine neutralization system
  • 4 × .50 caliber machine guns
  • 1 × 25 mm FlaK 2M-3
  • up to 28 mines or 20 depth charges
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 MD 40 diesel engines

Overview

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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