Hunt vs Sandown
The Hunt and the Sandown are both Mine warfare classes. Displacement is 750 tons for the Hunt vs 600 tons for the Sandown. The Hunt reaches 17 knots vs 13 knots for the Sandown. The Hunt carries a crew of 45 vs 34 for the Sandown. The Hunt was produced in 13 units vs 15 for the Sandown. The Hunt was commissioned in 1979, 10 years before the Sandown (1989).
| British mine warfare vessel, 750 tons displacement, uses CAT C32 diesel engines for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Mine countermeasures vessel |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number built | 13 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British mine warfare ship, introduced in 1989, utilizes Voith Schneider Propellers for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Minehunter |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 750 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 17.0 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 60.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 45 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft CAT C32 diesel 2,000 shp (1,500 kW) |
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| Displacement | 600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 52.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 34 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesels, 1,523 shp (1,136 kW); Diesel-electric drive; Combimac electric motors 100kW; Voith Schneider Propellers; Schottel bow thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hunt-class or Sandown-class?
The Hunt-class has greater displacement at 750 tons compared to the Sandown-class's 600 tons.
Which is faster, the Hunt-class or Sandown-class?
The Hunt-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Sandown-class's 13 knots.
Which is longer, the Hunt-class or Sandown-class?
The Hunt-class is longer at 60.0 meters compared to the Sandown-class's 52.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Hunt-class and Sandown-class have?
The Hunt-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Sandown-class's 34 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hunt-class or Sandown-class?
The Sandown-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 13 vessels of the Hunt-class.