Avenger vs Sonya
The Avenger and the Sonya are both Mine warfare classes. The Avenger displaces 1,312 tons — 2.9x the Sonya's 450 tons. The Avenger reaches 14 knots vs 15 knots for the Sonya. The Avenger carries a crew of 84 vs 43 for the Sonya. The Avenger was produced in 14 units vs 72 for the Sonya. The Avenger was commissioned in 1987, 16 years after the Sonya (1971).
| 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 |
| Soviet mine warfare/coastal minesweeper, introduced in 1971, displaces 450 tons and has a crew of 43. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Coastal minesweeper |
| Manufacturer | Uliis yard |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number built | 72 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,312 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| 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 | 450 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 15.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 10 knots |
| Length | 48.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 43 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft diesel engines 2,400 hp (1,800 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Avenger-class or Sonya-class?
The Avenger-class has greater displacement at 1,312 tons compared to the Sonya-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Avenger-class or Sonya-class?
The Sonya-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 Sonya-class?
The Sonya-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Avenger-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Avenger-class or Sonya-class?
The Avenger-class is longer at 68.0 meters compared to the Sonya-class's 48.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Avenger-class and Sonya-class have?
The Avenger-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Sonya-class's 43 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Avenger-class or Sonya-class?
The Sonya-class has been built in greater numbers with 72 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Avenger-class.