Huon vs Tripartite

The Huon and the Tripartite are both Mine warfare classes. Displacement is 732 tons for the Huon vs 571 tons for the Tripartite. The Huon reaches 14 knots vs 15 knots for the Tripartite. Operational range is 1,600 nautical miles for the Huon vs 3,000 for the Tripartite. The Huon carries a crew of 40 vs 55 for the Tripartite. The Huon was produced in 6 units vs 40 for the Tripartite. The Huon was commissioned in 1999, 16 years after the Tripartite (1983).

Australian coastal minehunter, introduced in 1999, displaces 732 tons.
Origin πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter, Coastal
Manufacturer Australian Defence Industries
Year introduced 1999
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
French minehunter, introduced in 1983, displaces 571 tons and has a crew of 55.
Origin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient
Year introduced 1983
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 732 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots β—‰
Range 1,600 nm at 12 knots β—‰
Length 52.5 m β—‰
Beam 9.9 m β—‰
Crew 40 β—‰
Propulsion 1 Γ— Fincantieri GMT BL230-BN diesel, 1,985 bhp; 3 Γ— 120 hp Riva Calzoni azimuth thrusters
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 12.7mm machine gun
  • Dyad mine disposal system
Displacement 571 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots β—‰
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots β—‰
Length 51.6 m β—‰
Beam 8.9 m β—‰
Crew 55 β—‰
Propulsion 1 Γ— Brons-Werkspoor A-RUB 215V-12 diesel engine 1,400 kW (1,900 hp), 1 shaft; 2 Γ— 180 kW (240 hp) ACEC active rudders; 1 Γ— bow thruster
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 20 mm modΓ¨le F2 gun
  • 2 Γ— 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 Γ— 7.62 mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Huon-class or Tripartite-class?
The Huon-class has greater displacement at 732 tons compared to the Tripartite-class's 571 tons.
Which is faster, the Huon-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Huon-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Huon-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Huon-class's 1,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Huon-class or Tripartite-class?
The Huon-class is longer at 52.5 meters compared to the Tripartite-class's 51.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Huon-class and Tripartite-class have?
The Tripartite-class has a larger crew complement of 55 compared to the Huon-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Huon-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Huon-class.