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Al Madinah vs Almirante Padilla

Al Madinah vs Almirante Padilla at a glance — displacement 2,610 vs 2,100 tons, length 115 vs 99 m, speed 30 vs 27 knots, crew 179 vs 92.

Specifications
Al Madinah Almirante Padilla
Origin 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇨🇴 Colombia
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
Year introduced 1985 1983
Number built 4 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,610 tons 2,100 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 15 knots 7,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 115.0 m 99.1 m
Beam 12.5 m 11.3 m
Crew 179 92
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Al Madinah Almirante Padilla
Armament
  • 8 × Otomat mk 2 anti ship missiles
  • 1 × 100 mm/55 compact gun
  • 2 × twin 40 mm/70 Breda Bofors guns
  • 1 × 8-cell Crotale surface to air missile launcher (24 missiles)
  • 4 × 550 mm torpedo tubes (F17P torpedoes)
  • 8 SSM-700K Hae Sung I (Sea Star) anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × Simbad surface-to-air missiles
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm/62 cal Strales Compact gun
  • 1 × twin Breda 40 mm/70 guns
  • 6 × 324 mm torpedo tubes
  • DART 76 mm Oto Melara guided ammunition
Propulsion 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines 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.