Peacock vs Sea Panther

Overview

The Peacock and the Sea Panther are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 712 tons for the Peacock vs 450 tons for the Sea Panther. The Peacock reaches 25 knots vs 14 knots for the Sea Panther. The Peacock carries a crew of 40 vs 33 for the Sea Panther.

The Peacock was produced in 5 units vs 2 for the Sea Panther. The Peacock was commissioned in 1983, 5 years before the Sea Panther (1988).

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
Hong Kong corvette, 450 tons displacement, propelled by two Caterpillar diesels.
Origin 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Category Corvette
Type Command Boat
Manufacturer Hong Kong Shipyards
Year introduced 1988
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 712 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
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 450 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots
Length 40.0 m
Beam 8.5 m
Crew 33
Propulsion 2 Cat diesels, 2 shafts, 2,350 bhp
Armament
  • Originally two 12.7 mm machine guns, now removed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Peacock-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Peacock-class has greater displacement at 712 tons compared to the Sea Panther-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Peacock-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Peacock-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Sea Panther-class's 14 knots.
Which is longer, the Peacock-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Peacock-class is longer at 62.6 meters compared to the Sea Panther-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Peacock-class and Sea Panther-class have?
The Peacock-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Sea Panther-class's 33 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Peacock-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Peacock-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sea Panther-class.