Avenger vs Vanya

Overview

The Avenger and the Vanya are both Mine warfare classes.

The Avenger displaces 1,312 tons β€” 5.0x the Vanya's 260 tons. The Avenger reaches 14 knots vs 16 knots for the Vanya. The Avenger carries a crew of 84 vs 30 for the Vanya.

The Avenger was produced in 14 units vs 47 for the Vanya. The Avenger was commissioned in 1987, 27 years after the Vanya (1960).

American mine countermeasures ship, introduced in 1987, displaces 1,312 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Mine warfare
Type Mine countermeasures ship
Manufacturer Peterson Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1987
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet minesweeper, introduced in 1960, displaces 260 tons and uses diesel engines.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper
Manufacturer Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1960
Number built 47 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 260 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 16.0 knots β—‰
Range 2,400 nm at 10 knots
Length 40.2 m β—‰
Beam 7.9 m β—‰
Crew 30 β—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts Diesel engines, 1,600 kW (2,200 hp)
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 30 mm AK-230M guns
  • 8 naval mines
  • MT-1, MTSh sweeps

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Avenger-class or Vanya-class?
The Avenger-class has greater displacement at 1,312 tons compared to the Vanya-class's 260 tons.
Which is faster, the Avenger-class or Vanya-class?
The Vanya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Avenger-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Avenger-class or Vanya-class?
The Vanya-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Avenger-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Avenger-class or Vanya-class?
The Avenger-class is longer at 68.0 meters compared to the Vanya-class's 40.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Avenger-class and Vanya-class have?
The Avenger-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Vanya-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Avenger-class or Vanya-class?
The Vanya-class has been built in greater numbers with 47 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Avenger-class.