Alexandrit vs Lerici

The Alexandrit and the Lerici are both Mine warfare classes. Displacement is 890 tons for the Alexandrit vs 635 tons for the Lerici. The Alexandrit reaches 16.5 knots vs 14 knots for the Lerici. Operational range is 1,600 nautical miles for the Alexandrit vs 1,500 for the Lerici. The Alexandrit carries a crew of 45 vs 47 for the Lerici. The Alexandrit was produced in 15 units vs 47 for the Lerici. The Alexandrit was commissioned in 2016, 31 years after the Lerici (1985).

Russian mine countermeasures ship, introduced in 2016, displaces 890 tons.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper
Manufacturer Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard
Year introduced 2016
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Italian minehunter, introduced in 1985, displaces 635 tons and uses three active rudders.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Intermarine SpA
Year introduced 1985
Number built 47 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 890 tons
Maximum speed 16.5 knots
Range 1,600 nm at 10 knots
Length 61.0 m
Beam 10.2 m
Crew 45
Propulsion 2 × Zvezda M503 diesel engines
Armament
  • 1 × AK-306 30mm CIWS
  • 1 × 14.5mm MTPU HMG
  • Igla or Verba MANPADS
  • Mine countermeasures suite
Displacement 635 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm at 6 knots
Length 50.0 m
Beam 9.6 m
Crew 47
Propulsion 1 × diesel engine Grandi Motori Trieste GMT BL-230.8M, 1,089 kW (1,460 bhp), driving a single variable pitch propeller; 3 × active rudders by 3 diesel engines Isotta Fraschini ID-36-SS 6V
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm gun
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Alexandrit-class or Lerici-class?
The Alexandrit-class has greater displacement at 890 tons compared to the Lerici-class's 635 tons.
Which is faster, the Alexandrit-class or Lerici-class?
The Alexandrit-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Lerici-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alexandrit-class or Lerici-class?
The Alexandrit-class has a longer range at 1,600 nautical miles compared to the Lerici-class's 1,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alexandrit-class or Lerici-class?
The Alexandrit-class is longer at 61.0 meters compared to the Lerici-class's 50.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Alexandrit-class and Lerici-class have?
The Lerici-class has a larger crew complement of 47 compared to the Alexandrit-class's 45 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alexandrit-class or Lerici-class?
The Lerici-class has been built in greater numbers with 47 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Alexandrit-class.