Sa'ar 6 vs Type 056
Overview
The Sa'ar 6 and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 1,900 tons for the Sa'ar 6 vs 1,500 tons for the Type 056. The Sa'ar 6 reaches 33 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Sa'ar 6 vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Sa'ar 6 carries a crew of 70 vs 78 for the Type 056.
The Sa'ar 6 was produced in 4 units vs 81 for the Type 056. Cost per hull is $139M for the Sa'ar 6 vs $100M for the Type 056. The Sa'ar 6 was commissioned in 2023, 10 years after the Type 056 (2013).
| 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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| Displacement | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sa'ar 6-class or Type 056-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Type 056-class's 1,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Sa'ar 6-class or Type 056-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sa'ar 6-class or Type 056-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 056-class's 3,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sa'ar 6-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Sa'ar 6-class's 90.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sa'ar 6-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Sa'ar 6-class's 70 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Sa'ar 6-class or Type 056-class?
The Sa'ar 6-class is more expensive at approximately $139 million per unit compared to the Type 056-class at $100 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sa'ar 6-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Sa'ar 6-class.