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"SAAR S-72"CORVETTE

A New Generation Of SAAR ISRAEL SHIPYARDS LTD.
Class Vessels P.O.Box 10630
Haifa Bay 2611702, Israel
The new design of the modern SAAR S-72 Tel: 972-4-8460246
is available now. Fax: 972-4-8418744
This new generation of the famous SAAR E-mail:
class Fast Attack Mini Corvettes, marketing@israel-shipyards.com
is a larger vessel. Web Site: www.israel-shipyards.com
It is a multipurpose vessel at the length
of 72 meter and full displacement
of about 800 tons.

As the existing Naval vessels of Israel Shipyards,

the new corvette will also reach the speed of above

30kn with an extended endurance.

The S-72 can operate a medium size marine helicopter. The S-72 can accommodate advanced weapon

It also supports unique possibilities of deploying Special configurations, including:

Forces units. • Launchers for anti-missiles defense missiles

The main improvements of the S-72 include: • Surface-to-surface missiles launchers
• Up to 76 mm Naval gun
• Significant upgrade of the SAAR 4.5 combat • Remotely controlled stabilized Naval gun system up to 30mm
capabilities • Command and Control system
• ESM
• Major improvement of signatures • Advanced Multifunction Search Radar
• State-of-the-art weapon and electronic systems • Heavy machine guns – 0.5” / 7.62 mm

(can be Tailor-Made to customer specific requirements)

The S-72 missions include: • Most advanced day and night vision system

• Open Sea Patrolling and Surveillance operations The S-72 complies with international regulations regarding
• Maritime Sovereignty protection stability, full construction, navigation systems, etc.
• Off - Shore facilities protection

• EEZ protection SAAR S-72 Particulars
• Anti terror / smuggling / illegal activities interdiction

• Minimize illegal immigration transits Length Overall 72.00 m
• Search and Rescue operations in coordination Beam, Molded 10.25 m
Draught 2.92 m
with SAR Helicopters 10 × 15.3 m
Abt. 800 tons
• Participation in Naval combat operations Flight Deck 2×MTU 16V1163M94
Above 30 Knots
• Fishing protection and control Displacement 28 Knots
18 Knots
• Support of boarding / landing and intervention forces Engines Above 3000 NM
21 Days
• Sea Pollution containment activities Max. Speed 50 + 20 special troops
Sustained Speed

Cruising Speed
The S-72 is offered as a missile corvette or in an OPV version. Range at 18 Knots

The S-72 is the most cost effective corvette available today. Endurance

Crew

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