Badr vs PR 72
Overview
The Badr and the PR 72 are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 1,038 tons for the Badr vs 610 tons for the PR 72. The Badr reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the PR 72. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Badr vs 4,500 for the PR 72. The Badr carries a crew of 75 vs 46 for the PR 72.
The Badr was produced in 4 units vs 6 for the PR 72. The Badr was commissioned in 1981, 1 years after the PR 72 (1980).
| 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 |
| Displacement | 1,038 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 74.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 75 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 GE LM-2500 gas turbine (23,000 shp) and 2 MTU 12V652 TB91 diesels (3,058 bhp) in a CODAG arrangement |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 610 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 46 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 12 diesel engines with a power of 17,400 hp - 2 propellers |
| Armament |
4 MM-38 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 40mm Bofors guns + 1 MGP-86 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Badr-class or PR 72-class?
The Badr-class has greater displacement at 1,038 tons compared to the PR 72-class's 610 tons.
Which is faster, the Badr-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Badr-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Badr-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Badr-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Badr-class or PR 72-class?
The Badr-class is longer at 74.7 meters compared to the PR 72-class's 64.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Badr-class and PR 72-class have?
The Badr-class has a larger crew complement of 75 compared to the PR 72-class's 46 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Badr-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Badr-class.