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Qahir Al Amwaj-class

Omani corvette, introduced in 1996, propelled by four Crossley-SEMP-Pielstck diesels producing 32,000 bhp. Key figures: displacement 1,450 tons, length 84 m, top speed 31 knots, crew 60, built 2. In service with 1 navy — Oman (2).

Displacement
1,450tons
Max speed
31knots
Ships built
2
Technical Specifications
SubtypeCorvette
Displacement1450 tons
Crew60 members
Width11.5 m (37.7 ft)
Length83.7 m (274.6 ft)
Propulsion

2 shafts, 4× Crossley-SEMP-Pielstck 16PA6 V280 STC Diesels, 32,000 bhp (24,000 kW)

Shaft power32,000 hp
Performance
Range 5500 km at 12 knots
Maximum speed31 knots
Armament
Armament
  • 1× Otobreda 76 mm 62 Super Rapid gun
  • 2× Oerlikon GAM-BO1 20mm cannon
  • 1× octuple Crotale NG SAM launcher (16 missiles)
  • 8× MM40 Block 2 Exocet anti-ship missiles
Operators
🇴🇲 Oman
Ships In Class
C31 Qahir Al AmwajC32 Al Mua'zzar

Description

The Qahir Al Amwaj is a corvette built by VT Group in the United Kingdom for the Royal Navy of Oman. It is the lead ship of the Qahir class, developed under Project Muheet. The Omani government placed the order for the vessel on 5 April 1992, and construction began in September 1992. The ship was laid down on 17 May 1993, launched on 21 September 1994, and commissioned on 3 September 1996.

The design of the vessel incorporates features to reduce its radar cross-section, including the cladding of surfaces with radar-absorbent material and the use of angled sides on both the hull and superstructure. The propulsion system consists of diesel engines driving shafts. The ship’s sensor suite includes air and surface search radar, navigation radar, and dedicated fire control systems for radar and optical tracking. The vessel is equipped with a main gun, secondary cannons, a surface-to-air missile launcher, and anti-ship missiles.

The Qahir Al Amwaj serves in the Royal Navy of Oman. Ships of this class participate in international maritime training, including exercises with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of ship is the Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class is a corvette (Corvette) built by Oman.
What is the displacement of the Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has a displacement of 1,450 tons.
What is the maximum speed of the Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has a maximum speed of 31 knots (57 km/h).
What is the range of the Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has a range of 5,500 km (2,969 nautical miles) at 12 knots.
How many crew members serve on the Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class has a crew complement of 60 personnel.
How many Qahir Al Amwaj-class ships have been built?
2 vessels of the Qahir Al Amwaj-class have been built.
Which countries operate the Qahir Al Amwaj-class?
The Qahir Al Amwaj-class is operated by Oman.
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