Abukuma vs Al Madinah
Overview
The Abukuma and the Al Madinah are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,550 tons for the Abukuma vs 2,610 tons for the Al Madinah. The Abukuma reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Al Madinah. The Abukuma carries a crew of 120 vs 179 for the Al Madinah.
The Abukuma was produced in 6 units vs 4 for the Al Madinah. The Abukuma was commissioned in 1989, 4 years after the Al Madinah (1985).
| Japanese frigate, introduced in 1989, utilizes CODOG propulsion with gas turbines and diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Destroyer escort |
| Manufacturer | Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Company Limited |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Built in France and commissioned by Saudi Arabia in 1985, the Al Madinah-class frigates focus on anti-submarine warfare and feature a telescoping helicopter hangar. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Lorient |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,550 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 109.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 120 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG, two shafts: 2 × Kawasaki-RR SM1A gas turbines 26,650 hp (19,870 kW) and 2 × Mitsubishi S12U MTK diesels 6,000 hp (4,500 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,610 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm at 15 knots |
| Length | 115.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 179 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Abukuma-class or Al Madinah-class?
The Al Madinah-class has greater displacement at 2,610 tons compared to the Abukuma-class's 2,550 tons.
Which is faster, the Abukuma-class or Al Madinah-class?
The Al Madinah-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Abukuma-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abukuma-class or Al Madinah-class?
The Al Madinah-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Abukuma-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abukuma-class or Al Madinah-class?
The Al Madinah-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Abukuma-class's 109.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abukuma-class and Al Madinah-class have?
The Al Madinah-class has a larger crew complement of 179 compared to the Abukuma-class's 120 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abukuma-class or Al Madinah-class?
The Abukuma-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.