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Archer-class patrol vessellarger figure on 0 of 2
Kaan 29-class patrol craftlarger figure on 2 of 2
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Measured figures
Maximum; Speed
Single sourceMaximum; Archer class · Speed
Single sourceMaximum; Hull design, but limited due to engine fitted
Single source20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) 42 knots (78 km/h; 48 mph) (Hull design, but limited due to engine fitted)[source]
25 knots[source]Archer class
Maximum; Speed
Single source48 knots (89 km/h; 55 mph)[source]
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Configuration
| Specification | Archer-class patrol vessel | Kaan 29-class patrol craft |
|---|---|---|
| Power | — | 2 × MTU 16V4000 engines 2,720 kW (3,648 hp ) each[source] |
| Name | Archer class[source] | Kaan 29 -class[source] |
| Builders | Watercraft Marine Vosper Thornycroft Ailsa Shipbuilding Company[source] | Yonca-Onuk Shipyard , Istanbul[source] |
| Operators | Royal Navy Royal Oman Police[source] | Turkish Coast Guard , Coast Guard of Georgia[source] |
| Succeeded by | Scimitar class ; Cutlass class[source] | — |
| In commission | 1985–present[source] | — |
| Active | 17 (16 Royal Navy, 1 Royal Oman Police)[source] | — |
| Type | Patrol boat & training vessel[source] | Patrol craft[source] |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels[source] | — |
| Sensors & processing systems | Decca 1216 navigation radar[source] | — |
| Armament | 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon on fo'c'sle (" for but not with ") 3 × General purpose machine guns ( Tracker , Raider , Dasher & Pursuer )[source] | 4 × .50 caliber machine guns[source] |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom[source] | — |
| Built | — | 2001–2004[source] |
| Completed | — | |
| Source measurement | — | The boat owes its high-speed to its high-engine output, deep-V hull design and reduced weight thanks to its advanced composite hull. Originally designed to reach speeds up to 60 knots, the boats are fitted with two MTU 16V4000 series engines outputting 2720 kW of max power each at 2160 rpm and were capable of speeds up to 48 kn (55 mph; 89 km/h). However, they were later fitted with two interceptors for trim control, which limited their maximum speed at 45 kn (52 mph; 83 km/h). The MTU diesels are paired with waterjet propulsion system by MJP, which make the boats very maneuverable.[source]Kaan 29-class patrol craft · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage |