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Grachonok vs Griffon 2000TD

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Specifications
Grachonok Griffon 2000TD
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Anti-saboteur boat Hovercraft
Manufacturer Zelenodolsk Shipyard Griffon Hoverwork, United Kingdom
Year introduced 2009 1993
Number built 28 units NA
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 138 tons 3 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots 35.0 knots
Length 31.0 m 11.7 m
Beam 7.4 m 5.9 m
Crew 8 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Grachonok Griffon 2000TD
Armament
  • 1 × 14.5 mm MTPU machine gun
  • 1 × DP-64 anti-sabotage grenade launcher
  • 1 × DP-65 remotely-controlled rocket grenade launcher system
  • 1 × Igla MANPADS (4 missiles)

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Propulsion 2 × MTU / MWM-Deutz TBD620V12 or Zvezda ZE / Kolomna diesel engines 1 Deutz diesel engine 350 horsepower for lift and propulsion

Overview

The Grachonok and the Griffon 2000TD are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Grachonok displaces 138 tons — 46:1 the Griffon 2000TD's 3 tons. The Grachonok reaches 23 knots vs 35 knots for the Griffon 2000TD. The Grachonok carries a crew of 8 vs 3 for the Griffon 2000TD.

The Grachonok was commissioned in 2009, 16 years after the Griffon 2000TD (1993).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Grachonok-class or Griffon 2000TD-class?
The Grachonok-class has greater displacement at 138 tons compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 tons.
Which is faster, the Grachonok-class or Griffon 2000TD-class?
The Griffon 2000TD-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Grachonok-class's 23 knots.
Which is longer, the Grachonok-class or Griffon 2000TD-class?
The Grachonok-class is longer at 31.0 meters compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 11.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Grachonok-class and Griffon 2000TD-class have?
The Grachonok-class has a larger crew complement of 8 compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 crew members.