Al Madinah vs Type 053H1Q
Overview
The Al Madinah and the Type 053H1Q are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 2,610 tons for the Al Madinah vs 2,000 tons for the Type 053H1Q. The Al Madinah reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 053H1Q. Operational range is 8,000 nautical miles for the Al Madinah vs 4,000 for the Type 053H1Q. The Al Madinah carries a crew of 179 vs 200 for the Type 053H1Q.
The Al Madinah was produced in 4 units vs 39 for the Type 053H1Q. The Al Madinah was commissioned in 1985, 11 years after the Type 053H1Q (1974).
| 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 | 2,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 112.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 200 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 to 4 diesel engines 16,000 to 22,000 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Al Madinah-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Al Madinah-class has greater displacement at 2,610 tons compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 2,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Al Madinah-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 053H1Q-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Al Madinah-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Al Madinah-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Al Madinah-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Al Madinah-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Al Madinah-class is longer at 115.0 meters compared to the Type 053H1Q-class's 112.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Madinah-class and Type 053H1Q-class have?
The Type 053H1Q-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Al Madinah-class's 179 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Madinah-class or Type 053H1Q-class?
The Type 053H1Q-class has been built in greater numbers with 39 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Al Madinah-class.