Archer vs CB90

British patrol vessel, introduced in 1985, has a maximum speed of 20 knots.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat & training vessel
Manufacturer Watercraft Marine
Year introduced 1985
Number built 17 units
Estimated unit price NA
Swedish patrol vessel, introduced in 1991, propelled by twin water jets reaching 40 knots.
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Patrol vessel
Type Fast assault craft
Manufacturer Dockstavarvet
Year introduced 1991
Number built 250 units
Estimated unit price $2 million
Displacement 54 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots â—‰
Range 550 nm â—‰
Length 19.9 m â—‰
Beam 5.8 m â—‰
Crew 12 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 3 × General purpose machine guns
Displacement 15 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 40.0 knots â—‰
Range 240 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 15.9 m â—‰
Beam 3.8 m â—‰
Crew 3 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 × Kamewa FF water jets
Armament
  • 3 × Browning M2HB machine guns
  • 1 × Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • 4 naval mines
  • 6 depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Archer-class or CB90-class?
The Archer-class has greater displacement at 54 tons compared to the CB90-class's 15 tons.
Which is faster, the Archer-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Archer-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Archer-class or CB90-class?
The Archer-class has a longer range at 550 nautical miles compared to the CB90-class's 240 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Archer-class or CB90-class?
The Archer-class is longer at 19.9 meters compared to the CB90-class's 15.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer-class and CB90-class have?
The Archer-class has a larger crew complement of 12 compared to the CB90-class's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer-class or CB90-class?
The CB90-class has been built in greater numbers with 250 vessels compared to 17 vessels of the Archer-class.