Sa'ar 4.5 vs Vita
The Sa'ar 4.5 is a Corvette, while the Vita is a Patrol vessel. Displacement is 498 tons for the Sa'ar 4.5 vs 450 tons for the Vita. The Sa'ar 4.5 reaches 34 knots vs 35 knots for the Vita. Operational range is 4,800 nautical miles for the Sa'ar 4.5 vs 3,000 for the Vita. The Sa'ar 4.5 carries a crew of 53 vs 45 for the Vita. The Sa'ar 4.5 was produced in 10 units vs 7 for the Vita. The Sa'ar 4.5 was commissioned in 1981, 24 years before the Vita (2005).
| Israeli corvette, introduced in 1981, displaces 498 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | Israel Shipyards Ltd. |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 Sa'ar 4.5-class or Vita-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has greater displacement at 498 tons compared to the Vita-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Vita-class?
The Vita-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Vita-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Vita-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Vita-class?
The Vita-class is longer at 62.0 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 Vita-class have?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a larger crew complement of 53 compared to the Vita-class's 45 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Vita-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Vita-class.