Griffon 2000TD vs Scimitar
Overview
The Griffon 2000TD and the Scimitar are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Scimitar displaces 24 tons — 8.0x the Griffon 2000TD's 3 tons. The Griffon 2000TD reaches 35 knots vs 32 knots for the Scimitar. The Griffon 2000TD carries a crew of 3 vs 5 for the Scimitar.
The Griffon 2000TD was commissioned in 1993, 10 years before the Scimitar (2003).
| 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 |
| British patrol boat, 24 tons displacement, introduced in 2003 and powered by two MAN diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Patrol boat |
| Manufacturer | Halmatic |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number built | 2 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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| Displacement | 24 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 260 nm at 19 knots |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 3.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × MAN 2480LXE diesels, 2 shafts |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Scimitar-class?
The Scimitar-class has greater displacement at 24 tons compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 tons.
Which is faster, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Scimitar-class?
The Griffon 2000TD-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Scimitar-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Scimitar-class?
The Scimitar-class has a longer range at 260 nautical miles compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Scimitar-class?
The Scimitar-class is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 11.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon 2000TD-class and Scimitar-class have?
The Scimitar-class has a larger crew complement of 5 compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 crew members.