Peacock vs PR 72

Overview

The Peacock and the PR 72 are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 712 tons for the Peacock vs 610 tons for the PR 72. The Peacock reaches 25 knots vs 30 knots for the PR 72. The Peacock carries a crew of 40 vs 46 for the PR 72.

The Peacock was produced in 5 units vs 6 for the PR 72. The Peacock was commissioned in 1983, 3 years after the PR 72 (1980).

British corvette, introduced in 1983, displaces 712 tons, and is propelled by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Hall, Russell & Company
Year introduced 1983
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Peruvian corvette, 610 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇵🇪 Peru
Category Corvette
Type Missile corvette
Manufacturer Villeneuve-la-Garenne (SFCN), Lorient Naval Dockyard
Year introduced 1980
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 712 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range NA
Length 62.6 m
Beam 10.0 m
Crew 40
Propulsion 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 14,188 bhp (10,580 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76 mm/62cal Compact gun
  • 2 × Rheinmetall Mk 20 RH-202 20 mm cannons
  • 2 × FN MAG 7.62 mm machine guns
  • 1 × MSI DS25 25mm naval gun
  • 2 × 20 mm Mk 16 cannons on Mk 68 mount
  • 2 × 12.7 mm/.50cal M2 machine guns
  • 1 × 25 mm M242 Bushmaster
  • 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon guns
Displacement 610 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 16 knots
Length 64.0 m
Beam 8.4 m
Crew 46
Propulsion 4 MTU 12 diesel engines with a power of 17,400 hp - 2 propellers
Armament

4 MM-38 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 40mm Bofors guns + 1 MGP-86

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Peacock-class or PR 72-class?
The Peacock-class has greater displacement at 712 tons compared to the PR 72-class's 610 tons.
Which is faster, the Peacock-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Peacock-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Peacock-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Peacock-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Peacock-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class is longer at 64.0 meters compared to the Peacock-class's 62.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Peacock-class and PR 72-class have?
The PR 72-class has a larger crew complement of 46 compared to the Peacock-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Peacock-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Peacock-class.