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Buyan vs Project 133

Buyan vs Project 133 at a glance — displacement 949 vs 950 tons, length 75 vs 72 m, speed 28 vs 24 knots, crew 52 vs 80.

Specifications
Buyan Project 133
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Guided-missile corvette Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Almaz Shipbuilding Company Peene-Werft
Year introduced 2006 1981
Number built 15 units 28 units
Estimated unit price NA $1 million
Displacement 949 tons 950 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 24.0 knots
Range 2,300 nm at 12 knots 2,100 nm at 12 knots
Length 75.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 11.0 m 9.4 m
Crew 52 80
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Armament & Systems
Buyan Project 133
Armament
  • 1 × 100 mm A-190-01 naval gun
  • 1 × 2 30 mm AK-630-M2 CIWS
  • 1 × Pantsir-M CIWS (Stavropol)
  • 2 × 4 UKSK VLS cells for Kalibr or Oniks anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 2 × 4 Komar surface-to-air missiles
  • 1 × 10 55 mm DP-65 anti-saboteur grenade launcher
  • 2 × 14.5 mm KPV type
  • 1x twin 57 mm gun AK-725
  • 1x twin 30 mm gun AK-230
  • 2x SA-N-5 MANPAD positions
  • 2x RBU-6000 anti submarine depth charge rocket launchers
  • 4x 400 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 depth charges
Propulsion 2 shaft CODAD, 4 × Zvezda M520, 10,875 kW (14,584 shp) and Kolomna Diesel, Pumpjet 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Buyan-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has greater displacement at 950 tons compared to the Buyan-class's 949 tons.
Which is faster, the Buyan-class or Project 133-class?
The Buyan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Buyan-class or Project 133-class?
The Buyan-class has a longer range at 2,300 nautical miles compared to the Project 133-class's 2,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Buyan-class or Project 133-class?
The Buyan-class is longer at 75.0 meters compared to the Project 133-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Buyan-class and Project 133-class have?
The Project 133-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Buyan-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buyan-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Buyan-class.