Kilic vs Sa'ar 4.5
The Kilic is a Patrol vessel, while the Sa'ar 4.5 is a Corvette. Displacement is 552 tons for the Kilic vs 498 tons for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Kilic reaches 40 knots vs 34 knots for the Sa'ar 4.5. Operational range is 1,050 nautical miles for the Kilic vs 4,800 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Kilic carries a crew of 45 vs 53 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Kilic was produced in 9 units vs 10 for the Sa'ar 4.5. The Kilic was commissioned in 1998, 17 years after the Sa'ar 4.5 (1981).
| Turkish patrol vessel, 552 tons displacement, introduced in 1998 and powered by four MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Fast attack craft |
| Manufacturer | Lürssen Werft |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 9 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 552 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 40.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 1,050 nm at 30 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 62.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 45 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × MTU diesel engines 15,120 bhp (11.27 MW) 4 shafts |
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| Displacement | 498 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 2200 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 61.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 53 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 16V956 TB91 V16 diesel engines 4,000 hp (3,000 kW) each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kilic-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Kilic-class has greater displacement at 552 tons compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 498 tons.
Which is faster, the Kilic-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Kilic-class is faster with a maximum speed of 40 knots compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kilic-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 Kilic-class's 1,050 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kilic-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Kilic-class is longer at 62.4 meters compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Kilic-class and Sa'ar 4.5-class have?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a larger crew complement of 53 compared to the Kilic-class's 45 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kilic-class or Sa'ar 4.5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 9 vessels of the Kilic-class.