Alexandrit vs Vanya
The Alexandrit and the Vanya are both Mine warfare classes. The Alexandrit displaces 890 tons — 3.4x the Vanya's 260 tons. The Alexandrit reaches 16.5 knots vs 16 knots for the Vanya. Operational range is 1,600 nautical miles for the Alexandrit vs 2,400 for the Vanya. The Alexandrit carries a crew of 45 vs 30 for the Vanya. The Alexandrit was produced in 15 units vs 47 for the Vanya. The Alexandrit was commissioned in 2016, 56 years after the Vanya (1960).
| 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 |
| Soviet minesweeper, introduced in 1960, displaces 260 tons and uses diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Mine warfare |
| Type | Minesweeper |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 260 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 16.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,400 nm at 10 knots ◉ |
| Length | 40.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 30 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shafts Diesel engines, 1,600 kW (2,200 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Alexandrit-class or Vanya-class?
The Alexandrit-class has greater displacement at 890 tons compared to the Vanya-class's 260 tons.
Which is faster, the Alexandrit-class or Vanya-class?
The Alexandrit-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Vanya-class's 16 knots.
Which has longer range, the Alexandrit-class or Vanya-class?
The Vanya-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Alexandrit-class's 1,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Alexandrit-class or Vanya-class?
The Alexandrit-class is longer at 61.0 meters compared to the Vanya-class's 40.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Alexandrit-class and Vanya-class have?
The Alexandrit-class has a larger crew complement of 45 compared to the Vanya-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alexandrit-class or Vanya-class?
The Vanya-class has been built in greater numbers with 47 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Alexandrit-class.