Al-Mared-class Corvette
Type: Corvette
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Saudi Arabia
Manufacturer: Zamil Offshore / Intermarine
First Deployed: 2020
Overview
The Al-Mared class is a Saudi-built corvette and patrol vessel program under the Kingdom's domestic shipbuilding initiative, developed in partnership with Intermarine of Italy. Designed for coastal patrol, EEZ enforcement, and littoral combat in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. Carries guns, anti-ship missiles, and a helicopter deck. Advances Saudi Vision 2030 defense industrialization goals.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 120 |
|---|---|
| note | Saudi patrol corvette for Red Sea and Gulf operations |
| armament | MM40 Exocet, 76mm OTO Melara, Crotale/SADRAL SAM, torpedoes |
| length_m | 100 |
| speed_knots | 24 |
| displacement_tonnes | 2200 |
Operators
- Saudi Arabia
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