Abhay vs Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2

Indian corvette, introduced in 1989, propelled by two diesel engines producing 16,184 PS.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Volodarski shipyard
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Ex-USSR corvette, introduced in 1979, displacing 589 tons, propelled by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1979
Number built 36 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 440 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,400 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 58.5 m â—‰
Beam 10.2 m â—‰
Crew 32 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × Type M 521 diesel engines (16,184 PS; 11,903 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × quad Strela-2M (SA-N-5) SAM
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30 mm AK-630 gun
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes, SET-65E anti-submarine torpedoes
  • 2 × RBU-1200 five-tubed anti-submarine rocket launcher
Displacement 589 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,650 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 57.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.4 m â—‰
Crew 40 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
Armament
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4)
  • 1 × 76mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30mm AK-630 gun
  • 2 × RBU-1200 anti submarine rocket launchers
  • 4 × 406 mm (16 in) anti submarine torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Abhay-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has greater displacement at 589 tons compared to the Abhay-class's 440 tons.
Which is faster, the Abhay-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Abhay-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abhay-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Abhay-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abhay-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Abhay-class is longer at 58.5 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abhay-class and Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class have?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Abhay-class's 32 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abhay-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has been built in greater numbers with 36 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Abhay-class.