Sa'ar 5 vs Sa'ar 6
Overview
The Sa'ar 5 and the Sa'ar 6 are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 1,275 tons for the Sa'ar 5 vs 1,900 tons for the Sa'ar 6. The Sa'ar 5 reaches 33 knots vs 33 knots for the Sa'ar 6. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Sa'ar 5 vs 4,000 for the Sa'ar 6. The Sa'ar 5 carries a crew of 74 vs 70 for the Sa'ar 6.
The Sa'ar 5 was produced in 3 units vs 4 for the Sa'ar 6. Cost per hull is $260M for the Sa'ar 5 vs $139M for the Sa'ar 6. The Sa'ar 5 was commissioned in 1993, 30 years before the Sa'ar 6 (2023).
| 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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| Displacement | 1,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 17 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 1 General Electric LM 2500 gas turbine with a power of 30,000 hp - 2 propellers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sa'ar 5-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 1,275 tons.
Which is faster, the Sa'ar 5-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 33 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sa'ar 5-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sa'ar 5-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 85.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Sa'ar 5-class and Sa'ar 6-class have?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a larger crew complement of 74 compared to the Sa'ar 6-class's 70 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Sa'ar 5-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Sa'ar 6-class at $139 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sa'ar 5-class or Sa'ar 6-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Sa'ar 5-class.