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Al Madinah vs Georges Leygues

Al Madinah vs Georges Leygues at a glance — displacement 2,610 vs 4,580 tons, length 115 vs 139 m, speed 30 vs 30 knots, crew 179 vs 216.

Specifications
Al Madinah Georges Leygues
Origin 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇫🇷 France
Category Frigate Frigate
Type Frigate Frigate
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient Arsenal de Brest
Year introduced 1985 1979
Number built 4 units 7 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 2,610 tons 4,580 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 15 knots 9,500 nm at 15 knots
Length 115.0 m 139.0 m
Beam 12.5 m 14.0 m
Crew 179 216
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Armament & Systems
Al Madinah Georges Leygues
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)
  • 4 x single MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × fixed torpedo tubes
  • 1 × single 100 mm (3.9 in) DP gun
  • 2 × single 20 mm (0.8 in) AA guns
  • 1 × octuple Crotale anti-air missile launcher
Propulsion 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines CODOG: 2 × gas turbines (23,100 shp each), 2 × diesel engines (6,400 PS each), 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Al Madinah-class or Georges Leygues-class?
The Georges Leygues-class has greater displacement at 4,580 tons compared to the Al Madinah-class's 2,610 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Georges Leygues-class?
Both the Al Madinah-class and Georges Leygues-class have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Georges Leygues-class?
The Georges Leygues-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Al Madinah-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Georges Leygues-class?
The Georges Leygues-class is longer at 139.0 meters compared to the Al Madinah-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Georges Leygues-class have?
The Georges Leygues-class has a larger crew complement of 216 compared to the Al Madinah-class's 179 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Georges Leygues-class?
The Georges Leygues-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.