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Griffon 2000TD vs Sentinel

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Specifications
Griffon 2000TD Sentinel
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Hovercraft Cutter
Manufacturer Griffon Hoverwork, United Kingdom Bollinger Shipyards
Year introduced 1993 2012
Number built NA 61 units
Estimated unit price NA $65 million
Displacement 3 tons 359 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range NA 2,500 nm
Length 11.7 m 46.8 m
Beam 5.9 m 8.1 m
Crew 3 24
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Armament & Systems
Griffon 2000TD Sentinel
Armament

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  • 1 × Mk 38 Mod 2 25 mm machine gun system
  • 4 × crew-served Browning M2 machine guns
Propulsion 1 Deutz diesel engine 350 horsepower for lift and propulsion 2 × 4,300 kW (5,800 shp) MTU diesel engines, 1 × 75 kW (101 shp) bow thruster

Overview

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

The Sentinel displaces 359 tons — 120:1 the Griffon 2000TD's 3 tons. The Griffon 2000TD reaches 35 knots vs 28 knots for the Sentinel. The Griffon 2000TD carries a crew of 3 vs 24 for the Sentinel.

The Griffon 2000TD was commissioned in 1993, 19 years before the Sentinel (2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class has greater displacement at 359 tons compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 tons.
Which is faster, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Sentinel-class?
The Griffon 2000TD-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Sentinel-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Griffon 2000TD-class or Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-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 Sentinel-class?
The Sentinel-class is longer at 46.8 meters compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 11.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon 2000TD-class and Sentinel-class have?
The Sentinel-class has a larger crew complement of 24 compared to the Griffon 2000TD-class's 3 crew members.