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Adhafer vs Gowind 2500

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Specifications
Adhafer Gowind 2500
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate Corvette
Type Light frigate Guided-missile corvette
Manufacturer China State Shipbuilding Corporation CSSC Naval Group, Alexandria Shipyard
Year introduced 2015 2017
Number built 3 units 6 units
Estimated unit price NA $250 million
Displacement 2,880 tons 2,600 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range NA 3,700 nm at 15 knots
Length 120.0 m 102.0 m
Beam 14.4 m 16.0 m
Crew -- 65
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Adhafer Gowind 2500
Armament
  • 1 × NG-16-1(76 mm) Main Gun
  • 2 × Seven-barrel 30 mm Type-730 CIWS
  • 2 × Quad C-802 active radar homing Launchers
  • 1 × 8-Cell FM90N launcher for HQ-7 naval short-range air defence missiles
  • 2 × Triple 324mm torpedo launchers
  • 16 × VL MICA surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun
  • 1 × 20 mm remote weapon station
  • 2 × 3 324 mm torpedo launchers
Propulsion 4 × MTU-1163 16V diesel engines CODAD: 4 × diesel engines, 2 shafts

Overview

The Adhafer is a Frigate, while the Gowind 2500 is a Corvette.

Displacement is 2,880 tons for the Adhafer vs 2,600 tons for the Gowind 2500. The Adhafer reaches 30 knots vs 25 knots for the Gowind 2500.

The Adhafer was produced in 3 units vs 6 for the Gowind 2500. The Adhafer was commissioned in 2015, 2 years before the Gowind 2500 (2017).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Adhafer-class or Gowind 2500-class?
The Adhafer-class has greater displacement at 2,880 tons compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 2,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Adhafer-class or Gowind 2500-class?
The Adhafer-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Adhafer-class or Gowind 2500-class?
The Gowind 2500-class has a longer range at 3,700 nautical miles compared to the Adhafer-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Adhafer-class or Gowind 2500-class?
The Adhafer-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 102.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Adhafer-class or Gowind 2500-class?
The Gowind 2500-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Adhafer-class.