Khareef vs Qahir Al Amwaj

The Khareef and the Qahir Al Amwaj are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 2,660 tons for the Khareef vs 1,450 tons for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Khareef reaches 28 knots vs 31 knots for the Qahir Al Amwaj. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Khareef vs 5,500 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Khareef carries a crew of 100 vs 60 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Khareef was produced in 3 units vs 2 for the Qahir Al Amwaj. The Khareef was commissioned in 2013, 17 years after the Qahir Al Amwaj (1996).

British corvette, 2,660 tons displacement, propelled by two MTU 4000 series diesel engines.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer BAE Systems
Year introduced 2013
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Omani corvette, introduced in 1996, propelled by four Crossley-SEMP-Pielstck diesels producing 32,000 bhp.
Origin 🇴🇲 Oman
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer VT Group
Year introduced 1996
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,660 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm â—‰
Length 99.0 m â—‰
Beam 14.6 m â—‰
Crew 100 â—‰
Propulsion Two MTU 4000 series diesel engines
Armament
  • 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
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)
Armament
  • 1× Otobreda 76 mm 62 Super Rapid gun
  • 2× Oerlikon GAM-BO1 20mm cannon
  • 1× octuple Crotale NG SAM launcher (16 missiles)
  • 8× MM40 Block 2 Exocet anti-ship missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Khareef-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Khareef-class has greater displacement at 2,660 tons compared to the Qahir Al Amwaj-class's 1,450 tons.
Which is faster, the Khareef-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Khareef-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Khareef-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Khareef-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Khareef-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Khareef-class is longer at 99.0 meters compared to the Qahir Al Amwaj-class's 83.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Khareef-class and Qahir Al Amwaj-class have?
The Khareef-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Qahir Al Amwaj-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Khareef-class or Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Khareef-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Qahir Al Amwaj-class.