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Al Madinah vs Floreal

Al Madinah vs Floreal at a glance — displacement 2,610 vs 2,642 tons, length 115 vs 93 m, speed 30 vs 20 knots, crew 179 vs 90.

Specifications
Al Madinah Floreal
Origin 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Year introduced 1985 1992
Number built 4 units 8 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,610 tons 2,642 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 15 knots 9,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 115.0 m 93.5 m
Beam 12.5 m 14.0 m
Crew 179 90
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Al Madinah Floreal
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 missiles
  • 1 × 100 mm CADAM turret
  • 2 × 20 mm modèle F2 guns
  • 2 x 2 SIMBAD/Mistral point defence SAM
  • 1 × Otobreda 76 mm gun (Moroccan variant)
Propulsion 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines 4 × SEMT Pielstick 6 PA6 L280 BPC diesel engines, 6,580 kW (8,820 hp), 2 shafts, 1 × 203 kW (272 hp) bow thruster
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Al Madinah-class or Floreal-class?
The Floreal-class has greater displacement at 2,642 tons compared to the Al Madinah-class's 2,610 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Floreal-class?
The Al Madinah-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Floreal-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Floreal-class?
The Floreal-class has a longer range at 9,000 nautical miles compared to the Al Madinah-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Floreal-class?
The Al Madinah-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Floreal-class's 93.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Floreal-class have?
The Al Madinah-class has a larger crew complement of 179 compared to the Floreal-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Floreal-class?
The Floreal-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.