Mandau vs Ramadan

The Mandau is a Frigate, while the Ramadan is a Patrol vessel. Displacement is 290 tons for the Mandau vs 312 tons for the Ramadan. The Mandau reaches 41 knots vs 37 knots for the Ramadan. Operational range is 2,600 nautical miles for the Mandau vs 2,000 for the Ramadan. The Mandau carries a crew of 43 vs 40 for the Ramadan. The Mandau was produced in 4 units vs 6 for the Ramadan. The Mandau was commissioned in 1979, 2 years before the Ramadan (1981).

Indonesian frigate/missile boat, introduced in 1979, utilizes CODOG propulsion with a gas turbine and two diesels.
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Frigate
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd
Year introduced 1979
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Egyptian missile boat, introduced in 1981, reaches a speed of 37 knots, propelled by four diesel engines.
Origin 🇪🇬 Egypt
Category Patrol vessel
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 1981
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 290 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 41.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,600 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 53.7 m â—‰
Beam 8.0 m â—‰
Crew 43 â—‰
Propulsion CODOG: 1 x General Electric-Fiat LM-2500 gas turbine (25,000 shp) and 2 x MTU 12V331TC81 diesels (1,120 bhp each)
Armament
  • 1 x 57/70 Bofors SAK Mk 1
  • 1 x 40/70 Bofors 350AFD
  • 2 x 20/85 S.20
  • 4 x MM38 Exocet SSM
Displacement 312 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 37.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰
Length 52.0 m â—‰
Beam 7.6 m â—‰
Crew 40 â—‰
Propulsion 4 × MTU 20V538 TB 91 diesel engines, 18,000 bhp (13,423 kW), 4 shafts
Armament
  • 2 × twin Otomat Mk2 SSM
  • 1 × 76 mm (3 in) OTO Melara DP gun
  • 1 × twin 40 mm (1.6 in) Breda AA gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Mandau-class or Ramadan-class?
The Ramadan-class has greater displacement at 312 tons compared to the Mandau-class's 290 tons.
Which is faster, the Mandau-class or Ramadan-class?
The Mandau-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the Ramadan-class's 37 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mandau-class or Ramadan-class?
The Mandau-class has a longer range at 2,600 nautical miles compared to the Ramadan-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mandau-class or Ramadan-class?
The Mandau-class is longer at 53.7 meters compared to the Ramadan-class's 52.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Mandau-class and Ramadan-class have?
The Mandau-class has a larger crew complement of 43 compared to the Ramadan-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mandau-class or Ramadan-class?
The Ramadan-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Mandau-class.