Avenger vs Sandown
| 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 ship, introduced in 1989, utilizes Voith Schneider Propellers for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Minehunter |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,312 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots â—‰ |
| 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 | 600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 52.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 34 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesels, 1,523 shp (1,136 kW); Diesel-electric drive; Combimac electric motors 100kW; Voith Schneider Propellers; Schottel bow thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Avenger-class or Sandown-class?
The Avenger-class has greater displacement at 1,312 tons compared to the Sandown-class's 600 tons.
Which is faster, the Avenger-class or Sandown-class?
The Avenger-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Sandown-class's 13 knots.
Which is longer, the Avenger-class or Sandown-class?
The Avenger-class is longer at 68.0 meters compared to the Sandown-class's 52.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Avenger-class and Sandown-class have?
The Avenger-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Sandown-class's 34 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Avenger-class or Sandown-class?
The Sandown-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Avenger-class.