Al Madinah vs Artigliere
Overview
The Al Madinah and the Artigliere are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,610 tons for the Al Madinah vs 2,506 tons for the Artigliere. The Al Madinah reaches 30 knots vs 35 knots for the Artigliere. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Al Madinah vs 4,300 for the Artigliere. The Al Madinah carries a crew of 179 vs 185 for the Artigliere.
The Al Madinah was produced in 4 units vs 18 for the Artigliere. The Al Madinah was commissioned in 1985, 8 years after the Artigliere (1977).
| 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 | 2,506 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 113.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 185 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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?
The Artigliere-class has been built in greater numbers with 18 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.