Buyan vs Sa'ar 5
Overview
The Buyan and the Sa'ar 5 are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 949 tons for the Buyan vs 1,275 tons for the Sa'ar 5. The Buyan reaches 28 knots vs 33 knots for the Sa'ar 5. Operational range is 2,300 nautical miles for the Buyan vs 3,500 for the Sa'ar 5. The Buyan carries a crew of 52 vs 74 for the Sa'ar 5.
The Buyan was produced in 15 units vs 3 for the Sa'ar 5. The Buyan was commissioned in 2006, 13 years after the Sa'ar 5 (1993).
| 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 | 1,275 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Buyan-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class has greater displacement at 1,275 tons compared to the Buyan-class's 949 tons.
Which is faster, the Buyan-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Buyan-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Buyan-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Buyan-class's 2,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Buyan-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is longer at 85.6 meters compared to the Buyan-class's 75.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Buyan-class and Sa'ar 5-class have?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a larger crew complement of 74 compared to the Buyan-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buyan-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Buyan-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Sa'ar 5-class.