Al Madinah vs Oliver Hazard Perry
Overview
The Al Madinah and the Oliver Hazard Perry are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,610 tons for the Al Madinah vs 4,165 tons for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Al Madinah reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Oliver Hazard Perry. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Al Madinah vs 4,500 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Al Madinah carries a crew of 179 vs 176 for the Oliver Hazard Perry.
The Al Madinah was produced in 4 units vs 71 for the Oliver Hazard Perry. The Al Madinah was commissioned in 1985, 8 years after the Oliver Hazard Perry (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 |
| United States frigate, introduced in 1977, uses gas turbines to reach a speed of 30 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Bath Iron Works |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number built | 71 units |
| Estimated unit price | $122 million |
| 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 | 4,165 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 136.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 176 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller; 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Al Madinah-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has greater displacement at 4,165 tons compared to the Al Madinah-class's 2,610 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Al Madinah-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Al Madinah-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class is longer at 136.0 meters compared to the Al Madinah-class's 115.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Oliver Hazard Perry-class have?
The Al Madinah-class has a larger crew complement of 179 compared to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's 176 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Oliver Hazard Perry-class?
The Oliver Hazard Perry-class has been built in greater numbers with 71 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.