Penguin
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Corvette start around 850 ton (really FAC on steroids). The 2000-3000 ton bracket is more appropriatel considered 'light frigate' . Frigates have tended to be 3000-4500 but in recent years the upper bracket has shifted to about 6,500 ton.
Singaporean Victory class corvette
Displacement: 595 t (586 long tons; 656 short tons)
Thai Ratanakosin class
Displacement: 840 tons (normal), 960 tons (full load)
Saudi Badr class
Displacement: 1038 tons
South Korea Donghae-class corvette
Displacement: 1,076 tonnes (1,059 long tons; 1,186 short tons)