Badr class corvette
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The Badr class is a class of corvette
built by the United States
and operated by the Saudi Navy. The class has been relegated to a coastal defence
role following the modernisation of the Saudi fleet. There are four vessels in service; the RSN Badr (612), RSN Al Yarmook (614), RSN Hitteen (616) and the RSN Tabuk (618).
Corvette
A corvette is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, originally smaller than a frigate and larger than a coastal patrol craft or fast attack craft , although many recent designs resemble frigates in size and role...
built by the United States
United States
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and operated by the Saudi Navy. The class has been relegated to a coastal defence
Coastal defence ship
Coastal defence ships were warships built for the purpose of coastal defence, mostly during the period from 1860 to 1920. They were small, often cruiser-sized warships that sacrificed speed and range for armour and armament...
role following the modernisation of the Saudi fleet. There are four vessels in service; the RSN Badr (612), RSN Al Yarmook (614), RSN Hitteen (616) and the RSN Tabuk (618).