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Avenger vs Hämeenmaa

Avenger vs Hämeenmaa at a glance — displacement 1,312 vs 1,450 tons, length 68 vs 77 m, speed 14 vs 20 knots, crew 84 vs 60.

Specifications
Avenger Hämeenmaa
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Mine countermeasures vessel Coastal minelayer
Manufacturer Peterson Shipbuilders Finnyards
Year introduced 1987 1992
Number built 14 units 2 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,312 tons 1,450 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots 20.0 knots
Length 68.0 m 77.8 m
Beam 12.0 m 11.6 m
Crew 84 60
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Armament & Systems
Avenger Hämeenmaa
Armament
  • Mine neutralization system
  • 4 × .50 caliber machine guns
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm/70 Mk1
  • 8-cell Denel Umkhonto-IR VLS SAM system
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine gun
  • 2 × H&K GMG grenade machinegun
  • 2 × RBU-1200 depth charge rocket launcher
  • 2 × rails for depth charges
  • 4 × rails for 100-150 mines
Propulsion 4 × Waukesha Diesel engines (first two ships) or 4 × Isotta-Fraschini Diesel engines (600 hp (450 kW) ea.); 2 × 200 hp (150 kW) electric propulsion motors; 2 × shafts with controllable pitch propellers; 1 × 350 hp (260 kW) Omnithruster waterjet bow thruster 2 × Wärtsilä Vasa 16V22 (2,600 kW each), Two shafts; KaMeWa controllable pitch propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Avenger-class or Hämeenmaa-class?
The Hämeenmaa-class has greater displacement at 1,450 tons compared to the Avenger-class's 1,312 tons.
Which is faster, the Avenger-class or Hämeenmaa-class?
The Hämeenmaa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Avenger-class's 14 knots.
Which is longer, the Avenger-class or Hämeenmaa-class?
The Hämeenmaa-class is longer at 77.8 meters compared to the Avenger-class's 68.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Avenger-class and Hämeenmaa-class have?
The Avenger-class has a larger crew complement of 84 compared to the Hämeenmaa-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Avenger-class or Hämeenmaa-class?
The Avenger-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hämeenmaa-class.