Sandown vs Segura

The Sandown and the Segura are both Mine warfare classes. Displacement is 600 tons for the Sandown vs 583 tons for the Segura. The Sandown reaches 13 knots vs 14 knots for the Segura. The Sandown carries a crew of 34 vs 40 for the Segura. The Sandown was produced in 15 units vs 6 for the Segura. The Sandown was commissioned in 1989, 10 years before the Segura (1999).

British mine warfare ship, introduced in 1989, utilizes Voith Schneider Propellers for propulsion.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 1989
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Spanish minehunter, introduced in 1999, displaces 583 tons.
Origin ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Navantia (Cartagena)
Year introduced 1999
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 600 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 13.0 knots โ—‰
Length 52.5 m โ—‰
Beam 10.9 m โ—‰
Crew 34 โ—‰
Propulsion Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesels, 1,523 shp (1,136 kW); Diesel-electric drive; Combimac electric motors 100kW; Voith Schneider Propellers; Schottel bow thrusters
Armament
  • 1 ร— DS30B Mk 1 30 mm gun
  • 3 ร— Browning .50 caliber heavy machine guns
  • 2 ร— General purpose machine guns
  • SeaFox mine disposal system
  • Diver-placed explosive charges
Displacement 583 tons โ—‰
Maximum speed 14.0 knots โ—‰
Length 54.0 m โ—‰
Beam 10.7 m โ—‰
Crew 40 โ—‰
Propulsion 2 ร— MTU-Bazรกn 6V 396 TB83 diesel engines; 2 ร— electric motors for low speed maneuvering
Armament
  • 1 ร— 20mm Oerlikon cannon
  • Mine neutralization vehicle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sandown-class or Segura-class?
The Sandown-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the Segura-class's 583 tons.
Which is faster, the Sandown-class or Segura-class?
The Segura-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Sandown-class's 13 knots.
Which is longer, the Sandown-class or Segura-class?
The Segura-class is longer at 54.0 meters compared to the Sandown-class's 52.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Sandown-class and Segura-class have?
The Segura-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 Segura-class?
The Sandown-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Segura-class.