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Arnala vs Project 1241.2 Molniya-2

Arnala vs Project 1241.2 Molniya-2 at a glance — displacement 900 vs 589 tons, length 77 vs 57 m, speed 25 vs 34 knots, crew 57 vs 40.

Specifications
Arnala Project 1241.2 Molniya-2
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Anti-submarine warfare corvette Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer GRSE, with L&T Shipbuilding Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 2025 1979
Number built 4 units 36 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 900 tons 589 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range 1,800 nm at 14 knots 1,650 nm at 14 knots
Length 77.6 m 57.0 m
Beam 10.5 m 9.4 m
Crew 57 40
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Armament & Systems
Arnala Project 1241.2 Molniya-2
Armament
  • 1 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher
  • 2 × triple 324 mm lightweight torpedo tubes (Advanced Light-Weight Torpedo)
  • Anti-submarine mine-laying rails
  • 2 × torpedo decoy launching systems (Integrated ASW Defence Suite)
  • 1 × 30 mm Naval Surface Gun
  • 2 × OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
  • 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
Propulsion 3× MTU 20V 4000 M93L diesels, 3× L&T waterjets (6 MW total) 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Arnala-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Arnala-class has greater displacement at 900 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Arnala-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Arnala-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arnala-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Arnala-class has a longer range at 1,800 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arnala-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Arnala-class is longer at 77.6 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Arnala-class and Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class have?
The Arnala-class has a larger crew complement of 57 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arnala-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class has been built in greater numbers with 36 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Arnala-class.