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Patrol & mine warfare vessels1985–present
Patrol boat & training vessel
Archer-class patrol vessel is a patrol boat & training vessel. It was built by Watercraft Marine Vosper Thornycroft Ailsa Shipbuilding Company. Reported operators include Royal Navy Royal Oman Police.
United KingdomArcher class
Watercraft Marine Vosper Thornycroft Ailsa Shipbuilding Company
Royal Navy Royal Oman Police
Scimitar class ; Cutlass class
1985–present
17 (16 Royal Navy, 1 Royal Oman Police)
Patrol boat & training vessel
54 t (53 long tons )
19.9 m (65 ft 3 in)
5.8 m (19 ft 0 in)
1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
2 shafts, Cat C18 ACERT diesels
20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph) 42 knots (78 km/h; 48 mph) (Hull design, but limited due to engine fitted)
550 nmi (1,020 km; 630 mi)
20 (training) 12 (operational)
Decca 1216 navigation radar
1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon on fo'c'sle (" for but not with ") 3 × General purpose machine guns ( Tracker , Raider , Dasher & Pursuer )
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Displacement 54 tonnes
Length 20.8 metres
Speed 25 knots
Range 550 nautical miles
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | 20.8 m | United Kingdom Armed Forces | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 20.8 m | United Kingdom Armed Forces | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 20.8 m | United Kingdom Armed Forces | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 20.8 m | United Kingdom Armed Forces | approved |
Archer-class patrol vessel equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
United KingdomNaval inventory of the source class and listed configurations; excludes orders and construction. Source-year holdings, not immediately deployable strength.