Qahir Al Amwaj vs Type 037IG
The Qahir Al Amwaj and the Type 037IG are both Corvette classes. The Qahir Al Amwaj displaces 1,450 tons — 3.4x the Type 037IG's 430 tons. The Qahir Al Amwaj reaches 31 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037IG. Operational range is 5,500 nautical miles for the Qahir Al Amwaj vs 2,000 for the Type 037IG. The Qahir Al Amwaj carries a crew of 60 vs 70 for the Type 037IG. The Qahir Al Amwaj was produced in 2 units vs 100 for the Type 037IG. The Qahir Al Amwaj was commissioned in 1996, 32 years after the Type 037IG (1964).
| 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 | 1,450 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 83.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 60 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts, 4× Crossley-SEMP-Pielstck 16PA6 V280 STC Diesels, 32,000 bhp (24,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 430 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Qahir Al Amwaj-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has greater displacement at 1,450 tons compared to the Type 037IG-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Qahir Al Amwaj-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Type 037IG-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Qahir Al Amwaj-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has a longer range at 5,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 037IG-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Qahir Al Amwaj-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class is longer at 83.7 meters compared to the Type 037IG-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Qahir Al Amwaj-class and Type 037IG-class have?
The Type 037IG-class has a larger crew complement of 70 compared to the Qahir Al Amwaj-class's 60 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Qahir Al Amwaj-class or Type 037IG-class?
The Type 037IG-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Qahir Al Amwaj-class.