Subclasses Sa'ar 4.5-class missile boat

ins aliya in 1985.



ins geula in 1982.

the first 2 sa ar 4.5 boats aliya subclass. 2 boats of version built , launched in 1980, first 1 being ins aliya, followed ins geula. additionally anti-ship missiles, these missile boats equipped aviation facilities accommodate 2 (one on regular basis) bell 206, md 500, or hh-65 helicopters. eurocopter panther last helicopter deployed on these boats in israeli navy. aliya subclass smallest warships helipad , helicopter hangar.

in august 1984, ins aliya , ins geula sent destroy terrorist facility in nahr al-bared, northern lebanon. 2 md 500 defenders ins aliya , 2 ins geula hit target. in july 1985, ins aliya , ins geula carried out similar mission near nahr al-bared.

hetz subclass

ins romach in front, ins sufa in in 2008

sa ar 4.5 hetz-subclass missile boats lack helicopter facilities of aliya subclass, have more weapon systems fitted. largely based on sa ar 4-class missile boat improvements in electronic systems: command , control, detection, classification , identification, fire control system, radar (el/m-2258 active electronically scanned array), sonar, electronic warfare , communications. engines , propulsion systems upgraded. boat 4 metres (13 ft) longer sa ar 4-class missile boats accommodate new systems.