Sandown vs Tripartite

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
French minehunter, introduced in 1983, displaces 571 tons and has a crew of 55.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient
Year introduced 1983
Number built 40 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 600 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 13.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 52.5 m â—‰
Beam 10.9 m â—‰
Crew 34 â—‰
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 × 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
Displacement 571 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,000 nm at 12 knots
Length 51.6 m â—‰
Beam 8.9 m â—‰
Crew 55 â—‰
Propulsion 1 × Brons-Werkspoor A-RUB 215V-12 diesel engine 1,400 kW (1,900 hp), 1 shaft; 2 × 180 kW (240 hp) ACEC active rudders; 1 × bow thruster
Armament
  • 1 × 20 mm modèle F2 gun
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 × 7.62 mm machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sandown-class or Tripartite-class?
The Sandown-class has greater displacement at 600 tons compared to the Tripartite-class's 571 tons.
Which is faster, the Sandown-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Sandown-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sandown-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Sandown-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sandown-class or Tripartite-class?
The Sandown-class is longer at 52.5 meters compared to the Tripartite-class's 51.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Sandown-class and Tripartite-class have?
The Tripartite-class has a larger crew complement of 55 compared to the Sandown-class's 34 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sandown-class or Tripartite-class?
The Tripartite-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Sandown-class.