Burak vs Sa'ar 5

Overview

The Burak and the Sa'ar 5 are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 1,325 tons for the Burak vs 1,275 tons for the Sa'ar 5. The Burak reaches 23 knots vs 33 knots for the Sa'ar 5. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Burak vs 3,500 for the Sa'ar 5. The Burak carries a crew of 90 vs 74 for the Sa'ar 5.

The Burak was produced in 6 units vs 3 for the Sa'ar 5. The Burak was commissioned in 2002, 9 years after the Sa'ar 5 (1993).

French corvette, introduced in 2002, displaces 1,325 tons and is propelled by two SEMT-Pielstick diesels.
Origin 🇫🇷 France
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Arsenal de Lorient
Year introduced 2002
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Israeli corvette, 1,275 tons displacement, propelled by combined diesel or gas engines.
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
Year introduced 1993
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price $260 million
Displacement 1,325 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 15 knots
Length 80.5 m
Beam 10.2 m
Crew 90
Propulsion 2 × SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2V400 diesels, 12,000 hp (8.95 MW)
Armament
  • 4 × Exocet SSM
  • 1 × 100 mm/55 or 76mm Oto Melara gun
  • 2 × 20 mm guns
  • 4 × L5 torpedoes
  • 1 × 375 mm 6 barrel ASW A/S mortars
Displacement 1,275 tons
Maximum speed 33.0 knots
Range 3,500 nm
Length 85.6 m
Beam 11.9 m
Crew 74
Propulsion Combined Diesel or Gas: 2 MTU V12 1163 TB82 diesel engines and General Electric LM2500 gas turbine
Armament
  • 2 x quad launchers for Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x 32-cell vertical launching system for Barak surface-to-air missiles
  • 1 x 20mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 x 25mm Typhoon Weapon Station
  • 2 x 324mm Mark 32 torpedoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Burak-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Burak-class has greater displacement at 1,325 tons compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 1,275 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Burak-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Burak-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Burak-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is longer at 85.6 meters compared to the Burak-class's 80.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Sa'ar 5-class have?
The Burak-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 74 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Burak-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Sa'ar 5-class.