Baynunah vs Khareef

Overview

The Baynunah and the Khareef are both Corvette classes.

The Khareef displaces 2,660 tons β€” 2.9x the Baynunah's 915 tons. The Baynunah reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Khareef. Operational range is 2,400 nautical miles for the Baynunah vs 4,500 for the Khareef. The Baynunah carries a crew of 37 vs 100 for the Khareef.

The Baynunah was produced in 6 units vs 3 for the Khareef. The Baynunah was commissioned in 2011, 2 years before the Khareef (2013).

Emirati corvette, introduced in 2011, displaces 915 tons and uses Kamewa waterjets for propulsion.
Origin πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ United Arab Emirates
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Constructions MΓ©caniques de Normandie
Year introduced 2011
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price $136 million
British corvette, 2,660 tons displacement, propelled by two MTU 4000 series diesel engines.
Origin πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer BAE Systems
Year introduced 2013
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 915 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range 2,400 nm at 15 knots β—‰
Length 71.3 m β—‰
Beam 11.0 m β—‰
Crew 37 β—‰
Propulsion 4 Γ— MTU 12V595 TE90 diesel engines, 3 Γ— Kamewa Waterjets models 112S11 and 125B11
Armament
  • 1 Γ— OTO Melara 76 mm/62 caliber naval gun
  • 2 Γ— Rheinmetall MLG 27 27 mm guns
  • 4 Γ— Mk 56 dual-pack VLS with 8 Γ— RIM-162 ESSM
  • 1 Γ— Mk 49 mod3 21-cell RAM launcher for RAM block 1A missile system
  • 8 Γ— MBDA MM40 block 3 Exocet missiles
Displacement 2,660 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots β—‰
Range 4,500 nm β—‰
Length 99.0 m β—‰
Beam 14.6 m β—‰
Crew 100 β—‰
Propulsion Two MTU 4000 series diesel engines
Armament
  • 1 Γ— 76 mm OTO Melara gun
  • 2 Γ— 30mm MSI DS30M cannon
  • 12 Γ— VL MICA surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 Γ— MM-40 Block III Exocet surface-to-surface missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Baynunah-class or Khareef-class?
The Khareef-class has greater displacement at 2,660 tons compared to the Baynunah-class's 915 tons.
Which is faster, the Baynunah-class or Khareef-class?
The Baynunah-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Khareef-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Baynunah-class or Khareef-class?
The Khareef-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Baynunah-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Baynunah-class or Khareef-class?
The Khareef-class is longer at 99.0 meters compared to the Baynunah-class's 71.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Baynunah-class and Khareef-class have?
The Khareef-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Baynunah-class's 37 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Baynunah-class or Khareef-class?
The Baynunah-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Khareef-class.