DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The Al Riyadh-class is a Saudi Royal Navy frigate derived from the French La Fayette-class stealth frigate. Three vessels (Al Riyadh, Makkah, Al Dammam) entered service 2002–2004. Displacing ~3,700 tonnes with a reduced-RCS hull, each is armed with Aster 15 SAMs, Exocet MM40 Block 2 anti-ship missiles, a 100mm main gun, torpedo system, and one embarked helicopter. The most capable surface combatants in the Saudi fleet.
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Al Riyadh-class Frigate - Naval Group (DCNS)
VENTAJAS
- Stealth hull design based on La Fayette — reduced radar cross-section for survivability
- Aster 15 SAM provides area air defense against aircraft and sea-skimming missiles
- Exocet MM40 Block 2 gives credible anti-ship strike capability
- Helipad and hangar extends sensor and weapons reach via embarked helicopter
- Most capable surface warships in the Saudi Royal Navy fleet
DESVENTAJAS
- Older 2000s design — modernization program needed to meet current threats
- Dependent on French supply chain for weapons, sensors, and maintenance
- Small class of only 3 ships — limited fleet mass
- Exocet Block 2 being superseded by newer Block 3C on other platforms
- Limited ASW capability for complex littoral Gulf operations
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