Al Madinah-class frigate
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The Al Madinah class are a series of four frigates built for the Royal Saudi Navy. The ships are named after Saudi cities. The first, Al Madinah was commissioned in 1985, and the fourth, Taif was commissioned in 1986. The four Al Madinah-class frigates are based in the Red Sea.
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Al Madinah in 2017 | |
Class overview | |
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Name | Al Madinah class |
Builders |
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Operators | Royal Saudi Navy |
Succeeded by | Al Riyadh class |
Built | 1981–1986 |
In commission | 1985–present |
Planned | 4 |
Completed | 4 |
Active | 4 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Frigate |
Displacement |
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Length | 377 ft 4 in (115.01 m) |
Beam | 41 ft (12 m) |
Draught | 15 ft 4 in (4.67 m) |
Installed power | 32,500 bhp (24,200 kW) |
Propulsion | 2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines |
Speed | 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) |
Range | 8,000 nmi (15,000 km; 9,200 mi) at 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
Complement | 179 |
Sensors and processing systems |
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Electronic warfare & decoys |
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Armament |
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Aircraft carried | 1 × SA365F Dauphin helicopter |
Aviation facilities | Flight deck and hangar |
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