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Djebel Chenoua-class corvette
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Corvettes · Algeria · 1985
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DjebelChenoua-classcorvette

Djebel Chenoua-class corvette
Djebel Chenoua-class corvette Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Lastaval~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
45
Speed & Agility
50
Sensors
35
Anti-Surface Capability
40
Affordability
70
Littoral Suitability
65
Survivability
45
Versatility
50
Technology
30
Endurance
55
Origin Algeria
ManufacturerÉtablissement de construction et de réparation navale
CategoryCorvettes
EraCold War
In service1985–2017
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Corvettes MASS Rating
36/44
Cold War
111/253
All-Time
Corvettes · 10 axes scored
Firepower
45
Speed & Agility
50
Sensors
35
Anti-Surface Capability
40
Affordability
70
Littoral Suitability
65
Survivability
45
Versatility
50
Technology
30
Endurance
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the corvettes category.
01 / Overview
Djebel Chenoua-class corvette
Category
Country
Production
1985–2017
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CORVETTES · COLD WAR
36
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
corvettes category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the corvettes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationAlgerian design and assembly
  • Ship TypeCorvette
  • Builder / ShipyardECRN Mers el Kebir
  • Launched1985
  • Commissioned1988
  • Ships in Class4
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement550 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)58.4 m
  • Beam8.5 m
  • Draft2.59 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement52
  • Officers6
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)3 × MTU 20V-538-TB92 diesels, 3 shafts
  • Number of Engines3
  • Shafts / Screws3
  • Top Speed31 kn
  • Range1
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunAK-176 76 mm
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary GunsAK-630 30 mm CIWS
  • CIWSAK-630 30 mm
⬢Missile Armament2MOD.2
  • VLS Cells4
  • Anti-Ship MissilesC-802 anti-ship missiles
▲Underwater Warfare1MOD.1
  • Torpedo Tubes0
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems4MOD.4
  • Air-Search RadarType 363A/S
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarType 374G
  • Electronic WarfareYes
  • Decoy Launchers2 × Decoy launchers
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1985Production started
  2. 2017Production ended
41
years in service
32
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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