Djebel Chenoua vs Sa'ar 4.5

The Djebel Chenoua and the Sa'ar 4.5 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 550 tons for the Djebel Chenoua vs 498 tons for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Djebel Chenoua reaches 31 knots vs 34 knots for the Sa'ar 4.5. Operational range is 1,000 nautical miles for the Djebel Chenoua vs 4,800 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Djebel Chenoua carries a crew of 52 vs 53 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Djebel Chenoua was produced in 4 units vs 10 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Djebel Chenoua was commissioned in 1988, 7 years after the Sa'ar 4.5 (1981).

Algerian corvette, introduced in 1988, utilizes three MTU diesels for propulsion.
Origin 🇩🇿 Algeria
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer ECRN
Year introduced 1988
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Israeli corvette, introduced in 1981, displaces 498 tons.
Origin 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Corvette
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Israel Shipyards Ltd.
Year introduced 1981
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 550 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm
Length 58.4 m
Beam 8.5 m
Crew 52
Propulsion 3 × MTU 20V-538-TB92 diesels, 3 × shafts
Armament
  • 1 × AK-176 (76 mm)
  • 1 × AK-630 (6 barrels × 30 mm) CIWS
  • 4 × C-802 active radar homing missiles
Displacement 498 tons
Maximum speed 34.0 knots
Range 4,800 nm at 2200 knots
Length 61.7 m
Beam 7.6 m
Crew 53
Propulsion 4 MTU 16V956 TB91 V16 diesel engines 4,000 hp (3,000 kW) each
Armament
  • 8 Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 6 Gabriel anti-ship missiles
  • 32 Barak 1 surface-to-air missiles
  • Otobreda 76 mm naval gun
  • Typhoon 25 mm naval gun
  • 2 Oerlikon 20mm cannon
  • Phalanx CIWS
  • 8 M2 Browning machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Djebel Chenoua-class has greater displacement at 550 tons compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 498 tons.
Which is faster, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class is longer at 61.7 meters compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Djebel Chenoua-class and Sa'ar 4.5-class have?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a larger crew complement of 53 compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Djebel Chenoua-class.