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Armidale vs Diciotti

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Specifications
Armidale Diciotti
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Austal Fincantieri
Year introduced 2005 1999
Number built 14 units 11 units
Estimated unit price $17 million NA
Displacement 300 tons 390 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 40.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots 1,800 nm at 18 knots
Length 56.8 m 51.7 m
Beam 9.7 m 8.1 m
Crew 21 29
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Armament & Systems
Armidale Diciotti
Armament
  • 1 × Rafael Typhoon stabilised gun mount fitted with a Mk 38 25 mm (1 in) M242 Bushmaster autocannon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) machine guns
  • 1 × Otobreda KBA 25/80 mm
  • 2 x 12.7mm MGs
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers 4 x shafts with variable-pitch propellers; 4 x diesel engines MTU 16V538TIB93, 13,000 kW (17,000 bhp)

Overview

The Armidale and the Diciotti are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 300 tons for the Armidale vs 390 tons for the Diciotti. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 40 knots for the Diciotti. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Armidale vs 1,800 for the Diciotti. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 29 for the Diciotti.

The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 11 for the Diciotti. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 6 years after the Diciotti (1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Diciotti-class?
The Diciotti-class has greater displacement at 390 tons compared to the Armidale-class's 300 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Diciotti-class?
The Diciotti-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Armidale-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Diciotti-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Diciotti-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Diciotti-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the Diciotti-class's 51.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Diciotti-class have?
The Diciotti-class has a larger crew complement of 29 compared to the Armidale-class's 21 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Diciotti-class?
The Armidale-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 11 vessels of the Diciotti-class.