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Specifications
Armidale Pacific
Origin 🇦🇺 Australia 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Patrol boat Patrol boat
Manufacturer Austal Australian Shipbuilding Industries (later Tenix)
Year introduced 2005 1987
Number built 14 units 22 units
Estimated unit price $17 million $8 million
Displacement 300 tons 162 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots 2,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 56.8 m 31.5 m
Beam 9.7 m 8.1 m
Crew 21 16
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Armidale Pacific
Armament
  • 1 × Rafael Typhoon stabilised gun mount fitted with a Mk 38 25 mm (1 in) M242 Bushmaster autocannon
  • 2 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) machine guns

Varies by operator; may include a 20 mm Oerlikon cannon, 12.7 mm and 7.62 mm machine guns. Several boats carry no permanent armament.
Propulsion 2 × MTU 4000 16V 6,225 hp (4,642 kW) diesels driving twin propellers 2 × Caterpillar 3516TA diesel engines, 2,820 hp, 2 shafts

Overview

The Armidale and the Pacific are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 300 tons for the Armidale vs 162 tons for the Pacific. The Armidale reaches 25 knots vs 20 knots for the Pacific. Operational range is 3,000 nautical miles for the Armidale vs 2,500 for the Pacific. The Armidale carries a crew of 21 vs 16 for the Pacific.

The Armidale was produced in 14 units vs 22 for the Pacific. Cost per hull is $17M for the Armidale vs $8M for the Pacific. The Armidale was commissioned in 2005, 18 years after the Pacific (1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Armidale-class or Pacific-class?
The Armidale-class has greater displacement at 300 tons compared to the Pacific-class's 162 tons.
Which is faster, the Armidale-class or Pacific-class?
The Armidale-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Pacific-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Armidale-class or Pacific-class?
The Armidale-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Pacific-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Armidale-class or Pacific-class?
The Armidale-class is longer at 56.8 meters compared to the Pacific-class's 31.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Armidale-class and Pacific-class have?
The Armidale-class has a larger crew complement of 21 compared to the Pacific-class's 16 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Armidale-class or Pacific-class?
The Armidale-class is more expensive at approximately $17 million per unit compared to the Pacific-class at $8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Armidale-class or Pacific-class?
The Pacific-class has been built in greater numbers with 22 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Armidale-class.