Albatros vs Sa'ar 4.5
Overview
The Albatros is a Patrol vessel, while the Sa'ar 4.5 is a Corvette.
Displacement is 404 tons for the Albatros vs 498 tons for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Albatros reaches 40 knots vs 34 knots for the Sa'ar 4.5. Operational range is 1,300 nautical miles for the Albatros vs 4,800 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Albatros carries a crew of 40 vs 53 for the Sa'ar 4.5.
The Albatros was produced in 10 units vs 10 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Albatros was commissioned in 1976, 5 years before the Sa'ar 4.5 (1981).
| German patrol vessel/fast attack craft, introduced in 1976, achieves a speed of 40 knots with its four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Fast attack craft |
| Manufacturer | Lürssen Werft |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 404 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 40.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,300 nm at 30 knots ◉ |
| Length | 57.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 shafts, 4 MTU 16V 956 TB91 diesels 17,700 hp (13,200 kW) |
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| Displacement | 498 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 2200 knots ◉ |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 53 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 16V956 TB91 V16 diesel engines 4,000 hp (3,000 kW) each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Albatros-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has greater displacement at 498 tons compared to the Albatros-class's 404 tons.
Which is faster, the Albatros-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Albatros-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Albatros-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Albatros-class's 1,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Albatros-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class is longer at 61.7 meters compared to the Albatros-class's 57.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Albatros-class and Sa'ar 4.5-class have?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a larger crew complement of 53 compared to the Albatros-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Albatros-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
Both the Albatros-class and Sa'ar 4.5-class have been built in equal numbers with 10 vessels each.