Buyan vs Qahir Al Amwaj

Overview

The Buyan and the Qahir Al Amwaj are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 949 tons for the Buyan vs 1,450 tons for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Buyan reaches 28 knots vs 31 knots for the Qahir Al Amwaj. Operational range is 2,300 nautical miles for the Buyan vs 5,500 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Buyan carries a crew of 52 vs 60 for the Qahir Al Amwaj.

The Buyan was produced in 15 units vs 2 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Buyan was commissioned in 2006, 10 years after the Qahir Al Amwaj (1996).

Russian guided-missile corvette, introduced in 2006, displaces 949 tons.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Corvette
Type Guided-missile corvette
Manufacturer Almaz Shipbuilding Company
Year introduced 2006
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Omani corvette, introduced in 1996, propelled by four Crossley-SEMP-Pielstck diesels producing 32,000 bhp.
Origin 🇴🇲 Oman
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer VT Group
Year introduced 1996
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 949 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 2,300 nm at 12 knots
Length 75.0 m
Beam 11.0 m
Crew 52
Propulsion 2 shaft CODAD, 4 × Zvezda M520, 10,875 kW (14,584 shp) and Kolomna Diesel, Pumpjet
Armament
  • 1 × 100 mm A-190-01 naval gun
  • 1 × 2 30 mm AK-630-M2 CIWS
  • 1 × Pantsir-M CIWS (Stavropol)
  • 2 × 4 UKSK VLS cells for Kalibr or Oniks anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 2 × 4 Komar surface-to-air missiles
  • 1 × 10 55 mm DP-65 anti-saboteur grenade launcher
  • 2 × 14.5 mm KPV type
Displacement 1,450 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots
Range 5,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 83.7 m
Beam 11.5 m
Crew 60
Propulsion 2 shafts, 4× Crossley-SEMP-Pielstck 16PA6 V280 STC Diesels, 32,000 bhp (24,000 kW)
Armament
  • 1× Otobreda 76 mm 62 Super Rapid gun
  • 2× Oerlikon GAM-BO1 20mm cannon
  • 1× octuple Crotale NG SAM launcher (16 missiles)
  • 8× MM40 Block 2 Exocet anti-ship missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Buyan-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has greater displacement at 1,450 tons compared to the Buyan-class's 949 tons.
Which is faster, the Buyan-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Buyan-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Buyan-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Buyan-class's 2,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Buyan-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class is longer at 83.7 meters compared to the Buyan-class's 75.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Buyan-class and Qahir Al Amwaj-class have?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Buyan-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buyan-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Buyan-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Qahir Al Amwaj-class.