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Al Madinah vs Artigliere

Al Madinah vs Artigliere at a glance — displacement 2,610 vs 2,506 tons, length 115 vs 113 m, speed 30 vs 35 knots, crew 179 vs 185.

Specifications
Al Madinah Artigliere
Origin 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Cantieri Navali Riuniti (CNR)
Year introduced 1985 1977
Number built 4 units 4 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,610 tons 2,506 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 35.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 15 knots 4,300 nm at 16 knots
Length 115.0 m 113.2 m
Beam 12.5 m 11.3 m
Crew 179 185
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Armament & Systems
Al Madinah Artigliere
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 x Otomat Mk 2 SSMs
  • 1 x Mk.29 octuple launcher for Sea Sparrow / Aspide SAM
  • 2 x Mark 32 triple torpedo tubes
  • 1 x OTO Melara 127/54 mm gun
  • 2 x OTO Melara Twin 40L70 DARDO compact gun
Propulsion 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines CODOG scheme: 2 x GE / Fiat LM2500 gas turbines (50,000 shp) and 2 x Grandi Motori Trieste GMT A230-20 diesel engines (7,800 shp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Al Madinah-class or Artigliere-class?
The Al Madinah-class has greater displacement at 2,610 tons compared to the Artigliere-class's 2,506 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Artigliere-class?
The Artigliere-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Al Madinah-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Artigliere-class?
The Al Madinah-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Artigliere-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Artigliere-class?
The Al Madinah-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Artigliere-class's 113.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Artigliere-class have?
The Artigliere-class has a larger crew complement of 185 compared to the Al Madinah-class's 179 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Artigliere-class?
Both the Al Madinah-class and Artigliere-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.