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Huon vs Wochi

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Specifications
Huon Wochi
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇳 China
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Coastal minehunter Mine countermeasures vessel
Manufacturer Australian Defence Industries Jiangxin Shipbuilding Factory
Year introduced 1999 1987
Number built 6 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 732 tons 314 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 1,600 nm at 12 knots 500 nm at 15 knots
Length 52.5 m 44.8 m
Beam 9.9 m 6.8 m
Crew 40 40
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Armament & Systems
Huon Wochi
Armament
  • 1 × 12.7mm machine gun
  • Dyad mine disposal system
  • Mine countermeasures suite
Propulsion 1 × Fincantieri GMT BL230-BN diesel, 1,985 bhp; 3 × 120 hp Riva Calzoni azimuth thrusters 2-4 × diesel engines, 2,000-4,400 hp; 2-4 shafts

Overview

The Huon and the Wochi are both Mine warfare classes.

The Huon displaces 732 tons — 2.3:1 the Wochi's 314 tons. The Huon reaches 14 knots vs 25 knots for the Wochi. Operational range is 1,600 nautical miles for the Huon vs 500 for the Wochi. The Huon carries a crew of 40 vs 40 for the Wochi.

The Huon was produced in 6 units vs 14 for the Wochi. The Huon was commissioned in 1999, 12 years after the Wochi (1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Huon-class or Wochi-class?
The Huon-class has greater displacement at 732 tons compared to the Wochi-class's 314 tons.
Which is faster, the Huon-class or Wochi-class?
The Wochi-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Huon-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Huon-class or Wochi-class?
The Huon-class has a longer range at 1,600 nautical miles compared to the Wochi-class's 500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Huon-class or Wochi-class?
The Huon-class is longer at 52.5 meters compared to the Wochi-class's 44.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Huon-class and Wochi-class have?
The Wochi-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Huon-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Huon-class or Wochi-class?
The Wochi-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Huon-class.