Griffon 2000TD vs Osa

The Griffon 2000TD and the Osa are both Patrol vessel classes. The Osa displaces 209 tons — 70:1 the Griffon 2000TD's 3 tons. The Griffon 2000TD reaches 35 knots vs 42 knots for the Osa. The Griffon 2000TD carries a crew of 3 vs 28 for the Osa. The Griffon 2000TD was commissioned in 1993, 33 years after the Osa (1960).

British patrol hovercraft, introduced in 1993, uses a Deutz diesel engine for lift and propulsion.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel
Type Hovercraft
Manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork, United Kingdom
Year introduced 1993
Number built NA
Estimated unit price NA

Osa

Ex-USSR missile boat, introduced in 1960, reaches speeds of 42 knots, with over 400 units built.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1960
Number built 400 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots
Range NA
Length 11.7 m
Beam 5.9 m
Crew 3
Propulsion 1 Deutz diesel engine 350 horsepower for lift and propulsion
Armament

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Osa

Displacement 209 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots
Range 1,800 nm at 500 knots
Length 38.6 m
Beam 7.6 m
Crew 28
Propulsion 3 × 4,000 hp (3.0 MW) M-503G diesel engines (205) or 3 × 5,000 hp (3.7 MW) M-504B diesel engines (205U onwards); 3 shafts
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm CIWS (2,000 rounds)
  • 4 × P-15 Termit (SS-N-2 Styx) anti-ship missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class has greater displacement at 209 tons compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 tons.
Which is faster, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class has a longer range at 1,800 nautical miles compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Osa-class?
The Osa-class is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 11.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon 2000TD-class and Osa-class have?
The Osa-class has a larger crew complement of 28 compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 crew members.