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Gaeta vs Huon

Gaeta vs Huon at a glance — displacement 672 vs 732 tons, length 52 vs 52 m, speed 14 vs 14 knots, crew 50 vs 40.

Specifications
Gaeta Huon
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Minehunter Coastal minehunter
Manufacturer Intermarine SpA Australian Defence Industries
Year introduced 1992 1999
Number built 8 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 672 tons 732 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots 14.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 12 knots 1,600 nm at 12 knots
Length 52.5 m 52.5 m
Beam 10.5 m 9.9 m
Crew 50 40
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Armament & Systems
Gaeta Huon
Armament
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20mm cannon
  • Mine disposal system (Pluto Plus ROV)
  • 1 × 12.7mm machine gun
  • Dyad mine disposal system
Propulsion 1 × GMT BL 230.8M diesel, 1,785 bhp; 1 × controllable-pitch propeller 1 × Fincantieri GMT BL230-BN diesel, 1,985 bhp; 3 × 120 hp Riva Calzoni azimuth thrusters
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gaeta-class or Huon-class?
The Huon-class has greater displacement at 732 tons compared to the Gaeta-class's 672 tons.
Which is faster, the Gaeta-class or Huon-class?
The Huon-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Gaeta-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gaeta-class or Huon-class?
The Gaeta-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Huon-class's 1,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gaeta-class or Huon-class?
The Huon-class is longer at 52.5 meters compared to the Gaeta-class's 52.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Gaeta-class and Huon-class have?
The Gaeta-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Huon-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gaeta-class or Huon-class?
The Gaeta-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Huon-class.