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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the corvettes category.
01 / Overview
Qahir-class corvette
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CORVETTES · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the corvettes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification4MOD.4
- Laid Down1993
- Launched1994
- Commissioned1996
- Ships in Class2
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Light Displacement1,185 t
- Full Load Displacement1,450 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length (overall)83.7 m
- Length (waterline)78.5 m
- Beam11.5 m
- Draft3.5 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement60
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
- PropulsionDiesel
- Number of Engines4
- Shaft Power23,863 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed31 kn
- Range5,500
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
- Main GunOtobreda 76 mm 62 Super Rapid
- Main Gun Calibre76 mm
- Main Gun Count1
- Secondary GunsOerlikon GAM-BO1 20mm
⬢Missile Armament3MOD.3
- Anti-Ship MissilesMM40 Block 2 Exocet
- Surface-to-Air MissilesCrotale NG
- Land-Attack Cruise MissilesYes
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
- Torpedo Tubes0
- ASW CapabilityYes
- Hull-Mounted SonarNo
- Towed Array SonarNo
◎Aviation3MOD.3
- Embarked Helicopters0
- HangarNo
- Flight DeckYes
◈Sensors & Combat Systems4MOD.4
- Air-Search RadarHSA MW-08 3D
- Surface / Fire-Control RadarKelvin-Hughes Type 1007
- Phased-Array RadarNo
- Electronic WarfareYes
▣Survivability2MOD.2
- Hull Materialsteel
- Stealth ShapingYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1992Sale: Oman (2 units)
- 1994Production started
- 1997Production ended
32
years in service
3
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Qahir-class corvetteSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 |  Oman | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
CORVETTES RANKING Corvettes · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCorvettescategory.
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