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Harry DeWolf vs River

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Specifications
Harry DeWolf River
Origin 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Arctic/offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Halifax Shipyards Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 2021 2003
Number built 6 units 14 units
Estimated unit price $3,500 million NA
Displacement 6,615 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 17.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 6,800 nm at 14 knots 5,500 nm
Length 103.6 m 79.5 m
Beam 19.0 m 13.5 m
Crew 65 28
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Armament & Systems
Harry DeWolf River
Armament
  • 1 x BAE Mk 38 25 mm gun
  • 2 x M2 Browning machine gun
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns
Propulsion Diesel-electric with four 3.6 MW MAN 6L32/44CR diesel generators and two 4.5 MW propulsion... 2 × Ruston 12R270 diesel engines, 8,250 kW (11,060 hp), 2 shafts, 2 × controllable-pitch propellers

Overview

The Harry DeWolf and the River are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Harry DeWolf displaces 6,615 tons — 3.9x the River's 1,700 tons. The Harry DeWolf reaches 17 knots vs 20 knots for the River. Operational range is 6,800 nautical miles for the Harry DeWolf vs 5,500 for the River. The Harry DeWolf carries a crew of 65 vs 28 for the River.

The Harry DeWolf was produced in 6 units vs 14 for the River. The Harry DeWolf was commissioned in 2021, 18 years after the River (2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Harry DeWolf-class or River-class?
The Harry DeWolf-class has greater displacement at 6,615 tons compared to the River-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Harry DeWolf-class or River-class?
The River-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Harry DeWolf-class's 17 knots.
Which has longer range, the Harry DeWolf-class or River-class?
The Harry DeWolf-class has a longer range at 6,800 nautical miles compared to the River-class's 5,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Harry DeWolf-class or River-class?
The Harry DeWolf-class is longer at 103.6 meters compared to the River-class's 79.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Harry DeWolf-class and River-class have?
The Harry DeWolf-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the River-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harry DeWolf-class or River-class?
The River-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Harry DeWolf-class.