Archer vs CB90
Overview
The Archer and the CB90 are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Archer displaces 54 tons — 3.6x the CB90's 15 tons. The Archer reaches 20 knots vs 40 knots for the CB90. Operational range is 550 nautical miles for the Archer vs 240 for the CB90. The Archer carries a crew of 12 vs 3 for the CB90.
The Archer was produced in 17 units vs 250 for the CB90. The Archer was commissioned in 1985, 6 years before the CB90 (1991).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 550 nm ◉ |
| Length | 19.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 5.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 12 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels |
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| Displacement | 15 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 40.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 240 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 625 bhp Scania DSI14 V8 Diesel; 2 × Kamewa FF water jets |
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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.