Griffon 2000TD vs Pacific
Overview
The Griffon 2000TD and the Pacific are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Pacific displaces 162 tons — 54:1 the Griffon 2000TD's 3 tons. The Griffon 2000TD reaches 35 knots vs 20 knots for the Pacific. The Griffon 2000TD carries a crew of 3 vs 16 for the Pacific.
The Griffon 2000TD was commissioned in 1993, 6 years after the Pacific (1987).
| 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 |
| Australian-built patrol boat supplied to twelve Pacific island states from 1987, displacing 162 tonnes. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Australian Shipbuilding Industries (later Tenix) |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 22 units |
| Estimated unit price | $8 million |
| 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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| Displacement | 162 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 20.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 12 knots |
| Length | 31.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 16 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Caterpillar 3516TA diesel engines, 2,820 hp, 2 shafts |
| Armament |
Varies by operator; may include a 20 mm Oerlikon cannon, 12.7 mm and 7.62 mm machine guns. Several boats carry no permanent armament. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has greater displacement at 162 tons compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 tons.
Which is faster, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Pacific-class?
The Griffon 2000TD-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Pacific-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class is longer at 31.5 meters compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 11.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon 2000TD-class and Pacific-class have?
The Pacific-class has a larger crew complement of 16 compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 crew members.