Descubierta vs Qahir Al Amwaj
The Descubierta and the Qahir Al Amwaj are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,482 tons for the Descubierta vs 1,450 tons for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Descubierta reaches 25 knots vs 31 knots for the Qahir Al Amwaj. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Descubierta vs 5,500 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Descubierta carries a crew of 118 vs 60 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Descubierta was produced in 9 units vs 2 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Descubierta was commissioned in 1978, 18 years before the Qahir Al Amwaj (1996).
| Spanish corvette, 1,482 tons displacement, propelled by twin shafts and four diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Cartagena |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,482 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 88.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 118 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft, 4 MTU-Bazán 16V 956 TB91 diesel engines, 16,000 hp (12,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 1,450 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,500 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 83.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 60 â—‰ |
| 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 Descubierta-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Descubierta-class has greater displacement at 1,482 tons compared to the Qahir Al Amwaj-class's 1,450 tons.
Which is faster, the Descubierta-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Descubierta-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Descubierta-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Descubierta-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Descubierta-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Descubierta-class is longer at 88.8 meters compared to the Qahir Al Amwaj-class's 83.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Descubierta-class and Qahir Al Amwaj-class have?
The Descubierta-class has a larger crew complement of 118 compared to the Qahir Al Amwaj-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Descubierta-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Descubierta-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Qahir Al Amwaj-class.