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Al Madinah vs Estienne d’Orves

Al Madinah vs Estienne d’Orves at a glance — displacement 2,610 vs 1,100 tons, length 115 vs 80 m, speed 30 vs 23 knots, crew 179 vs 90.

Specifications
Al Madinah Estienne d’Orves
Origin 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Aviso
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Arsenal de Lorient
Year introduced 1985 1976
Number built 4 units 20 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,610 tons 1,100 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 23.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 15 knots 4,500 nm at 15 knots
Length 115.0 m 80.0 m
Beam 12.5 m 10.3 m
Crew 179 90
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Armament & Systems
Al Madinah Estienne d’Orves
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)
  • 2 Exocet MM38 SSMs
  • 1 x 100 mm CADAM gun turret
  • 2 x 20 mm modèle F2 guns
  • 4 x 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 4 x L3 or L5 type torpedoes
  • 1 x sextuple Bofors 375 mm rocket launcher
Propulsion 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines 2 SEMT Pielstick 12 PC 2 V400 diesel engines, 8,900 kW (12,000 bhp), 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Al Madinah-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Al Madinah-class has greater displacement at 2,610 tons compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 1,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Al Madinah-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Al Madinah-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Al Madinah-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 80.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Estienne d’Orves-class have?
The Al Madinah-class has a larger crew complement of 179 compared to the Estienne d’Orves-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Estienne d’Orves-class?
The Estienne d’Orves-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.