Badr vs Qahir Al Amwaj
The Badr and the Qahir Al Amwaj are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 1,038 tons for the Badr vs 1,450 tons for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Badr reaches 30 knots vs 31 knots for the Qahir Al Amwaj. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Badr vs 5,500 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Badr carries a crew of 75 vs 60 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Badr was produced in 4 units vs 2 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Badr was commissioned in 1981, 15 years before the Qahir Al Amwaj (1996).
| Saudi Arabian corvette, 1,038 tons displacement, propelled by a CODAG arrangement. | |
| Origin | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Tacoma Boatbuilding Company |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,038 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 74.7 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 75 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 1 GE LM-2500 gas turbine (23,000 shp) and 2 MTU 12V652 TB91 diesels (3,058 bhp) in a CODAG arrangement |
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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 Badr-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has greater displacement at 1,450 tons compared to the Badr-class's 1,038 tons.
Which is faster, the Badr-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Badr-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Badr-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Badr-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Badr-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class is longer at 83.7 meters compared to the Badr-class's 74.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Badr-class and Qahir Al Amwaj-class have?
The Badr-class has a larger crew complement of 75 compared to the Qahir Al Amwaj-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Badr-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Badr-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Qahir Al Amwaj-class.