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Sandown vs Wochi

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Specifications
Sandown Wochi
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Minehunter Mine countermeasures vessel
Manufacturer Vosper Thornycroft Jiangxin Shipbuilding Factory
Year introduced 1989 1987
Number built 15 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 600 tons 314 tons
Maximum speed 13.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range NA 500 nm at 15 knots
Length 52.5 m 44.8 m
Beam 10.9 m 6.8 m
Crew 34 40
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Armament & Systems
Sandown Wochi
Armament
  • 1 × DS30B Mk 1 30 mm gun
  • 3 × Browning .50 caliber heavy machine guns
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns
  • SeaFox mine disposal system
  • Diver-placed explosive charges
  • Mine countermeasures suite
Propulsion Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesels, 1,523 shp (1,136 kW); Diesel-electric drive; Combimac electric motors 100kW; Voith Schneider Propellers; Schottel bow thrusters 2-4 × diesel engines, 2,000-4,400 hp; 2-4 shafts

Overview

The Sandown and the Wochi are both Mine warfare classes.

Displacement is 600 tons for the Sandown vs 314 tons for the Wochi. The Sandown reaches 13 knots vs 25 knots for the Wochi. The Sandown carries a crew of 34 vs 40 for the Wochi.

The Sandown was produced in 15 units vs 14 for the Wochi. The Sandown was commissioned in 1989, 2 years after the Wochi (1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sandown-class or Wochi-class?
The Sandown-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the Wochi-class's 314 tons.
Which is faster, the Sandown-class or Wochi-class?
The Wochi-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Sandown-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sandown-class or Wochi-class?
The Wochi-class has a longer range at 500 nautical miles compared to the Sandown-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sandown-class or Wochi-class?
The Sandown-class is longer at 52.5 meters compared to the Wochi-class's 44.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Sandown-class and Wochi-class have?
The Wochi-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Sandown-class's 34 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sandown-class or Wochi-class?
The Sandown-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Wochi-class.