In the late 1960s, Israel Shipyards was the first in the Western world to design and build a fast-attack missile boat: the Reshef Class SAAR 4, commissioned by the Israeli Navy. At that time, it was a new concept to use relatively small, fast missile-equipped craft to meet threats in the Naval arena.
The swift action and superior handling of the SAAR 4 was cited by the Israeli Navy as contributing to the successful defense of Israel in the 1973 war.
This pioneering success eventually resulted in a second vessel: the NIRIT class SAAR 4.5, a larger, more powerful version of the SAAR 4.
Many SAAR class boats are actively serving in the Israeli Navy as well as other Navies around the world.
The swift action and superior handling of the SAAR 4 was cited by the Israeli Navy as contributing to the successful defense of Israel in the 1973 war.
This pioneering success eventually resulted in a second vessel: the NIRIT class SAAR 4.5, a larger, more powerful version of the SAAR 4.
Many SAAR class boats are actively serving in the Israeli Navy as well as other Navies around the world.
SA’AR 4.5
Specifications:
- LOA (Length Over All): 62m
- Beam Max.: 7.60m
- Displacement: About 500tons
- Max Speed: 32knots
- Range @ 18knots: 3200M
Characteristics
Based on the combat-proven design built for the Israeli Navy, the SA’AR 4.5 is a fast attack missile corvette. With the accumulated experience of hundreds of thousands of operational hours in the Israeli Navy, the SA’AR 4.5 is the perfect solution for naval warfare.
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SA’AR S - 72
Specifications:
- LOA (Length Over All): 72m
- Beam Max.: 10.25m
- Displacement:About 800tons
- Max Speed: Above 30knots
- Range @ 12knots: 5000M
Characteristics
The new design of the state-of-the-art SA’AR S – 72 brings next generation operational capabilities to future naval warfare.. Key features include medium-size marine helicopter operations, hybrid propulsion, and advanced combat systems ‒ making the SA’AR S – 72 the most advanced and cost-effective missile corvette available.
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SA’AR S - 80
Specifications:
- LOA (Length Over All): 80m
- Beam Max.: 11.0m
- Displacement: About 1000tons
- Max Speed: Above 28knots
- Range @ 12knots: 3500M
Characteristics
based on Israel Shipyards Ltd. (ISL) S-72 platform, and the Israeli Navy Light Patrol Corvette– the RESHEF Class an advanced multi-roll vessel.
features greater versatility and higher payload capacity, with increased weapon suite.
can be adjusted with suitable systems to a missile Corvette or as an OPV version.
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