Sa'ar 4.5 vs Sa'ar 5
Overview
The Sa'ar 4.5 and the Sa'ar 5 are both Corvette classes.
The Sa'ar 5 displaces 1,275 tons — 2.6x the Sa'ar 4.5's 498 tons. The Sa'ar 4.5 reaches 34 knots vs 33 knots for the Sa'ar 5. Operational range is 4,800 nautical miles for the Sa'ar 4.5 vs 3,500 for the Sa'ar 5. The Sa'ar 4.5 carries a crew of 53 vs 74 for the Sa'ar 5.
The Sa'ar 4.5 was produced in 10 units vs 3 for the Sa'ar 5. The Sa'ar 4.5 was commissioned in 1981, 12 years before the Sa'ar 5 (1993).
| Displacement | 498 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 2200 knots ◉ |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 53 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 16V956 TB91 V16 diesel engines 4,000 hp (3,000 kW) each |
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| Displacement | 1,275 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 85.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 74 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined Diesel or Gas: 2 MTU V12 1163 TB82 diesel engines and General Electric LM2500 gas turbine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class has greater displacement at 1,275 tons compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 498 tons.
Which is faster, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 33 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is longer at 85.6 meters compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 61.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Sa'ar 4.5-class and Sa'ar 5-class have?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a larger crew complement of 74 compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 53 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Sa'ar 5-class.