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Espora vs Peacock

Espora vs Peacock at a glance — displacement 1,790 vs 712 tons, length 91 vs 62 m, speed 27 vs 25 knots, crew 100 vs 40.

Specifications
Espora Peacock
Origin 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Corvette
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago" Hall, Russell & Company
Year introduced 1985 1983
Number built 6 units 5 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,790 tons 712 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots NA
Length 91.2 m 62.6 m
Beam 11.0 m 10.0 m
Crew 100 40
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Armament & Systems
Espora Peacock
Armament
  • 4 × MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm/62 OTO Melara dual purpose gun
  • 2 × DARDO twin 40 mm AA guns
  • 2 × .50 cal machine guns
  • 2 × triple 324 mm ILAS-3 tubes (WASS A-244S torpedoes)
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm/62cal Compact gun
  • 2 × Rheinmetall Mk 20 RH-202 20 mm cannons
  • 2 × FN MAG 7.62 mm machine guns
  • 1 × MSI DS25 25mm naval gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Mk 16 cannons on Mk 68 mount
  • 2 × 12.7 mm/.50cal M2 machine guns
  • 1 × 25 mm M242 Bushmaster
  • 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon guns
Propulsion 2 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC 2–5 V400 diesels, 22,600 bhp (16.9 MW), 2 × 5-blade props 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 14,188 bhp (10,580 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Espora-class or Peacock-class?
The Espora-class has greater displacement at 1,790 tons compared to the Peacock-class's 712 tons.
Which is faster, the Espora-class or Peacock-class?
The Espora-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Peacock-class's 25 knots.
Which is longer, the Espora-class or Peacock-class?
The Espora-class is longer at 91.2 meters compared to the Peacock-class's 62.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Espora-class and Peacock-class have?
The Espora-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Peacock-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Espora-class or Peacock-class?
The Espora-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Peacock-class.