Hetz-class

Summary

Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Patrol vessel
SubtypeMissile patrol vessel
ManufacturerIsrael Shipyards Ltd.
Year commissioned1991
UnitsHETZ, KIDON, YAFFO, TARSHISH, ROMAT, KESHET, HEREV, SUFA

Operators

🇮🇱 Israel

Technical specifications

Displacement490 tons
Range 8000 km at 17 knots
Crew53 members
Width7.62 m (25.0 ft)
Length61.7 m (202.4 ft)
Propulsion

4 MTU 16 V 396 diesels with a power of 16,380 hp total - 4 propellers

Armament

4 UGM-84 (II 2) + 6 Gabriel (I 6) + 1 Barak (32 missiles) + 1 CIWS Mk.15 Phalanx + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 20mm Bofors guns + 4 12.7mm machine guns

Maximum speed19 knots
Photo of Hetz-class

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of ship is the Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class is a patrol vessel (Missile patrol vessel) built by Israel.
What is the displacement of the Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class has a displacement of 490 tons.
What is the maximum speed of the Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class has a maximum speed of 19 knots (35 km/h).
What is the range of the Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class has a range of 8,000 km (4,319 nautical miles) at 17 knots.
How many crew members serve on the Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class has a crew complement of 53 personnel.
How many Hetz-class ships have been built?
10 vessels of the Hetz-class have been built.
Which countries operate the Hetz-class?
The Hetz-class is operated by Israel.
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