Avenger vs Project 1266

Overview

The Avenger and the Project 1266 are both Mine warfare classes.

Displacement is 1,312 tons for the Avenger vs 1,100 tons for the Project 1266. The Avenger reaches 14 knots vs 16 knots for the Project 1266. The Avenger carries a crew of 84 vs 60 for the Project 1266.

The Avenger was produced in 14 units vs 2 for the Project 1266. The Avenger was commissioned in 1987, 1 years before the Project 1266 (1988).

American mine countermeasures ship, introduced in 1987, displaces 1,312 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Mine warfare
Type Mine countermeasures ship
Manufacturer Peterson Shipbuilders
Year introduced 1987
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Ex-USSR mine warfare ship, 1,100 tons displacement, introduced in 1988 and built by Baltic Werf.
Origin πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Baltic Werf
Year introduced 1988
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,312 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots β—‰
Range NA
Length 68.0 m β—‰
Beam 12.0 m β—‰
Crew 84 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— Waukesha Diesel engines (first two ships) or 4 Γ— Isotta-Fraschini Diesel engines (600 hp (450 kW) ea.); 2 Γ— 200 hp (150 kW) electric propulsion motors; 2 Γ— shafts with controllable pitch propellers; 1 Γ— 350 hp (260 kW) Omnithruster waterjet bow thruster
Armament
  • Mine neutralization system
  • 4 Γ— .50 caliber machine guns
Displacement 1,100 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 16.0 knots β—‰
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 70.0 m β—‰
Beam 12.0 m β—‰
Crew 60 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— M-503B-37 Diesel engines 5000 hp
Armament
  • 1 Γ— AK-176 M 76mm gun
  • 1 Γ— 30mm AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 Γ— SA-N-14 SAM missiles
  • torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Avenger-class or Project 1266-class?
The Avenger-class has greater displacement at 1,312 tons compared to the Project 1266-class's 1,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Avenger-class or Project 1266-class?
The Project 1266-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Avenger-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Avenger-class or Project 1266-class?
The Project 1266-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Avenger-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Avenger-class or Project 1266-class?
The Project 1266-class is longer at 70.0 meters compared to the Avenger-class's 68.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Avenger-class and Project 1266-class have?
The Avenger-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Project 1266-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Avenger-class or Project 1266-class?
The Avenger-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Project 1266-class.