Baynunah vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya
The Baynunah and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 915 tons for the Baynunah vs 549 tons for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Baynunah reaches 30 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 2,400 nautical miles for the Baynunah vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Baynunah carries a crew of 37 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Baynunah was produced in 6 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Cost per hull is $136M for the Baynunah vs $30M for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Baynunah was commissioned in 2011, 34 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).
| Emirati corvette, introduced in 2011, displaces 915 tons and uses Kamewa waterjets for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $136 million |
| Displacement | 915 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,400 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 71.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 37 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 × MTU 12V595 TE90 diesel engines, 3 × Kamewa Waterjets models 112S11 and 125B11 |
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| Displacement | 549 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 42.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,400 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 56.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 50 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft COGAG turbines at 11,000 hp each, plus 2 cruising engines at 4,000 hp each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Baynunah-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Baynunah-class has greater displacement at 915 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Baynunah-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Baynunah-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Baynunah-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Baynunah-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Baynunah-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Baynunah-class is longer at 71.3 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Baynunah-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Baynunah-class's 37 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Baynunah-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Baynunah-class is more expensive at approximately $136 million per unit compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class at $30 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Baynunah-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Baynunah-class.