Lerici vs Sandown
Overview
The Lerici and the Sandown are both Mine warfare classes.
Displacement is 635 tons for the Lerici vs 600 tons for the Sandown. The Lerici reaches 14 knots vs 13 knots for the Sandown. The Lerici carries a crew of 47 vs 34 for the Sandown.
The Lerici was produced in 47 units vs 15 for the Sandown. The Lerici was commissioned in 1985, 4 years before the Sandown (1989).
| Italian minehunter, introduced in 1985, displaces 635 tons and uses three active rudders. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Minehunter |
| Manufacturer | Intermarine SpA |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number built | 47 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British mine warfare ship, introduced in 1989, utilizes Voith Schneider Propellers for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Minehunter |
| Manufacturer | Vosper Thornycroft |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 15 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 635 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 14.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,500 nm at 6 knots |
| Length | 50.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 47 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 × diesel engine Grandi Motori Trieste GMT BL-230.8M, 1,089 kW (1,460 bhp), driving a single variable pitch propeller; 3 × active rudders by 3 diesel engines Isotta Fraschini ID-36-SS 6V |
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| Displacement | 600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 13.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 52.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 34 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesels, 1,523 shp (1,136 kW); Diesel-electric drive; Combimac electric motors 100kW; Voith Schneider Propellers; Schottel bow thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Lerici-class or Sandown-class?
The Lerici-class has greater displacement at 635 tons compared to the Sandown-class's 600 tons.
Which is faster, the Lerici-class or Sandown-class?
The Lerici-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Sandown-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lerici-class or Sandown-class?
The Lerici-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Sandown-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lerici-class or Sandown-class?
The Sandown-class is longer at 52.5 meters compared to the Lerici-class's 50.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Lerici-class and Sandown-class have?
The Lerici-class has a larger crew complement of 47 compared to the Sandown-class's 34 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lerici-class or Sandown-class?
The Lerici-class has been built in greater numbers with 47 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Sandown-class.