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Kedah vs River

Kedah vs River at a glance — displacement 1,850 vs 1,700 tons, length 91 vs 79 m, speed 24 vs 20 knots, crew 78 vs 28.

Specifications
Kedah River
Origin 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Offshore patrol vessel Offshore patrol vessel
Manufacturer Blohm + Voss Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 2006 2003
Number built 6 units 14 units
Estimated unit price $270 million NA
Displacement 1,850 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 6,050 nm 5,500 nm
Length 91.1 m 79.5 m
Beam 12.9 m 13.5 m
Crew 78 28
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Armament & Systems
Kedah River
Armament
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara
  • 1 × 30 mm Breda-Mauser
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns
Propulsion 2x Caterpillar 3616 (5,450kW) diesel, 2 shafts, 2 controllable pitch propellers 2 × Ruston 12R270 diesel engines, 8,250 kW (11,060 hp), 2 shafts, 2 × controllable-pitch propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kedah-class or River-class?
The Kedah-class has greater displacement at 1,850 tons compared to the River-class's 1,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Kedah-class or River-class?
The Kedah-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the River-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kedah-class or River-class?
The Kedah-class has a longer range at 6,050 nautical miles compared to the River-class's 5,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kedah-class or River-class?
The Kedah-class is longer at 91.1 meters compared to the River-class's 79.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Kedah-class and River-class have?
The Kedah-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the River-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kedah-class or River-class?
The River-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Kedah-class.