Baynunah vs Vita
The Baynunah is a Corvette, while the Vita is a Patrol vessel. The Baynunah displaces 915 tons — 2.0x the Vita's 450 tons. The Baynunah reaches 30 knots vs 35 knots for the Vita. Operational range is 2,400 nautical miles for the Baynunah vs 3,000 for the Vita. The Baynunah carries a crew of 37 vs 45 for the Vita. The Baynunah was produced in 6 units vs 7 for the Vita. The Baynunah was commissioned in 2011, 6 years after the Vita (2005).
| Emirati corvette, introduced in 2011, displaces 915 tons and uses Kamewa waterjets for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $136 million |
| Qatari missile patrol vessel, introduced in 2005, reaches speeds of 35 knots with its four MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇶🇦 Qatar |
| Category | Patrol vessel |
| Type | Missile patrol vessel |
| Manufacturer | Elefsis Shipyards, BAE Systems Surface Ships |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 7 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 915 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,400 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 71.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 37 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × MTU 12V595 TE90 diesel engines, 3 × Kamewa Waterjets models 112S11 and 125B11 |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 450 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 35.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,000 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 62.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 45 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 20V diesels with a total power of 18,800 hp - 2 propellers |
| Armament |
8 MM-40 (IV 2) + 1 OTO-Melara Super-Rapide 76 mm + 1 Goalkeeper CIWS 30 mm + 1 Sadral (VI 1) + 2 12.7mm machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Baynunah-class or Vita-class?
The Baynunah-class has greater displacement at 915 tons compared to the Vita-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Baynunah-class or Vita-class?
The Vita-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Baynunah-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Baynunah-class or Vita-class?
The Vita-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Baynunah-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Baynunah-class or Vita-class?
The Baynunah-class is longer at 71.3 meters compared to the Vita-class's 62.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Baynunah-class and Vita-class have?
The Vita-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Baynunah-class's 37 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Baynunah-class or Vita-class?
The Vita-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Baynunah-class.