Al Madinah vs Almirante Padilla
Overview
The Al Madinah and the Almirante Padilla are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,610 tons for the Al Madinah vs 2,100 tons for the Almirante Padilla. The Al Madinah reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the Almirante Padilla. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Al Madinah vs 7,000 for the Almirante Padilla. The Al Madinah carries a crew of 179 vs 92 for the Almirante Padilla.
The Al Madinah was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Almirante Padilla. The Al Madinah was commissioned in 1985, 2 years after the Almirante Padilla (1983).
| 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 | 2,610 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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| Displacement | 2,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 99.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 92 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft, 4 MTU 20V 1163 TB92 diesel engines 23,400 hp (17,400 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Al Madinah-class or Almirante Padilla-class?
The Al Madinah-class has greater displacement at 2,610 tons compared to the Almirante Padilla-class's 2,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Almirante Padilla-class?
The Al Madinah-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Almirante Padilla-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Almirante Padilla-class?
The Al Madinah-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Almirante Padilla-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Almirante Padilla-class?
The Al Madinah-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Almirante Padilla-class's 99.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Almirante Padilla-class have?
The Al Madinah-class has a larger crew complement of 179 compared to the Almirante Padilla-class's 92 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Almirante Padilla-class?
Both the Al Madinah-class and Almirante Padilla-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.