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 |
| 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 |
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| 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) |
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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.