Burak vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya
The Burak and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes. The Burak displaces 1,325 tons — 2.4x the Project 1241.1 Molnaya's 549 tons. The Burak reaches 23 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Burak vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Burak carries a crew of 90 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Burak was produced in 6 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Burak was commissioned in 2002, 25 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).
| French corvette, introduced in 2002, displaces 1,325 tons and is propelled by two SEMT-Pielstick diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de Lorient |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,325 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 80.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 90 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × SEMT-Pielstick 12PC2V400 diesels, 12,000 hp (8.95 MW) |
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| Displacement | 549 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 42.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,400 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 56.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 50 ◉ |
| 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 Burak-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Burak-class has greater displacement at 1,325 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Burak-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 Burak-class's 23 knots.
Which has longer range, the Burak-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Burak-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Burak-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Burak-class is longer at 80.5 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Burak-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Burak-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Burak-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 Burak-class.