Sa'ar 4.5 vs Type 062
Overview
The Sa'ar 4.5 and the Type 062 are both Patrol vessel classes.
The Sa'ar 4.5 displaces 498 tons — 3.7x the Type 062's 135 tons. The Sa'ar 4.5 reaches 34 knots vs 28 knots for the Type 062. Operational range is 4,800 nautical miles for the Sa'ar 4.5 vs 750 for the Type 062. The Sa'ar 4.5 carries a crew of 53 vs 36 for the Type 062.
The Sa'ar 4.5 was produced in 10 units vs 30 for the Type 062. The Sa'ar 4.5 was commissioned in 1981, 20 years after the Type 062 (1961).
| Israeli corvette, introduced in 1981, displaces 498 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | Israel Shipyards Ltd. |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Chinese patrol vessel/gunboat, introduced in 1961, uses Soviet M50F-4 diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Gunboat |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 30 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 135 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 750 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 38.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 36 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Soviet M50F-4 diesel engines, 1,200 hp (895 kW); 2 × 12D6 diesel engines, 910 hp (679 kW); 4 × shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Type 062-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has greater displacement at 498 tons compared to the Type 062-class's 135 tons.
Which is faster, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Type 062-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Type 062-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Type 062-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Type 062-class's 750 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Type 062-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class is longer at 61.7 meters compared to the Type 062-class's 38.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Sa'ar 4.5-class and Type 062-class have?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a larger crew complement of 53 compared to the Type 062-class's 36 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Type 062-class?
The Type 062-class has been built in greater numbers with 30 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Sa'ar 4.5-class.