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Gowind 2500 vs Khareef

Gowind 2500 vs Khareef at a glance — displacement 2,600 vs 2,660 tons, length 102 vs 99 m, speed 25 vs 28 knots, crew 65 vs 100.

Specifications
Gowind 2500 Khareef
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Guided-missile corvette Corvette
Manufacturer Naval Group, Alexandria Shipyard BAE Systems
Year introduced 2017 2013
Number built 6 units 3 units
Estimated unit price $250 million NA
Displacement 2,600 tons 2,660 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 3,700 nm at 15 knots 4,500 nm
Length 102.0 m 99.0 m
Beam 16.0 m 14.6 m
Crew 65 100
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Armament & Systems
Gowind 2500 Khareef
Armament
  • 16 × VL MICA surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 × Exocet MM40 Block 3 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm Oto Melara Super Rapid gun
  • 1 × 20 mm remote weapon station
  • 2 × 3 324 mm torpedo launchers
  • 1 × 76 mm OTO Melara gun
  • 2 × 30mm MSI DS30M cannon
  • 12 × VL MICA surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 × MM-40 Block III Exocet surface-to-surface missiles
Propulsion CODAD: 4 × diesel engines, 2 shafts Two MTU 4000 series diesel engines
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gowind 2500-class or Khareef-class?
The Khareef-class has greater displacement at 2,660 tons compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 2,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Gowind 2500-class or Khareef-class?
The Khareef-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gowind 2500-class or Khareef-class?
The Khareef-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 3,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gowind 2500-class or Khareef-class?
The Gowind 2500-class is longer at 102.0 meters compared to the Khareef-class's 99.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gowind 2500-class and Khareef-class have?
The Khareef-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Gowind 2500-class's 65 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gowind 2500-class or Khareef-class?
The Gowind 2500-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Khareef-class.