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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).

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
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 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 1,275 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 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.