Badr vs Project 133

The Badr and the Project 133 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,038 tons for the Badr vs 950 tons for the Project 133. The Badr reaches 30 knots vs 24 knots for the Project 133. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Badr vs 2,100 for the Project 133. The Badr carries a crew of 75 vs 80 for the Project 133. The Badr was produced in 4 units vs 28 for the Project 133.

Saudi Arabian corvette, 1,038 tons displacement, propelled by a CODAG arrangement.
Origin 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Tacoma Boatbuilding Company
Year introduced 1981
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
East German corvette, introduced in 1981, displaced 950 tons, and was powered by three M504 diesels.
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Peene-Werft
Year introduced 1981
Number built 28 units
Estimated unit price $12 million
Displacement 1,038 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰
Length 74.7 m â—‰
Beam 9.6 m â—‰
Crew 75 â—‰
Propulsion 1 GE LM-2500 gas turbine (23,000 shp) and 2 MTU 12V652 TB91 diesels (3,058 bhp) in a CODAG arrangement
Armament
  • Eight McDonnell Douglas Harpoon launchers, 2 × 4
  • One FMC/OTO Melara 3-inch (76 mm)/62 Mk 75 Mod 0 gun
  • One GE/GD 20 mm 6-barrel Vulcan Phalanx
  • Two Oerlikon 20 mm/80 cannon
  • One 81 mm mortar
  • One 40 mm Mk 19 grenade launcher
  • Six 324 mm US Mk 32 torpedo tubes (2 × 3)
  • Honeywell Mk 46 torpedoes
Displacement 950 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 24.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,100 nm at 12 knots â—‰
Length 72.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.4 m â—‰
Crew 80 â—‰
Propulsion 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp
Armament
  • 1x twin 57 mm gun AK-725
  • 1x twin 30 mm gun AK-230
  • 2x SA-N-5 MANPAD positions
  • 2x RBU-6000 anti submarine depth charge rocket launchers
  • 4x 400 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Badr-class or Project 133-class?
The Badr-class has greater displacement at 1,038 tons compared to the Project 133-class's 950 tons.
Which is faster, the Badr-class or Project 133-class?
The Badr-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Badr-class or Project 133-class?
The Badr-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 133-class's 2,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Badr-class or Project 133-class?
The Badr-class is longer at 74.7 meters compared to the Project 133-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Badr-class and Project 133-class have?
The Project 133-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Badr-class's 75 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Badr-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Badr-class.