Buyan vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya

The Buyan and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 949 tons for the Buyan vs 549 tons for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Buyan reaches 28 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 2,300 nautical miles for the Buyan vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Buyan carries a crew of 52 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Buyan was produced in 15 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Buyan was commissioned in 2006, 29 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).

Russian guided-missile corvette, introduced in 2006, displaces 949 tons.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Corvette
Type Guided-missile corvette
Manufacturer Almaz Shipbuilding Company
Year introduced 2006
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet missile corvette, introduced in 1977, reaches 42 knots and has a crew of 50.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette
Type Missile corvette
Manufacturer Vympel Shipyard
Year introduced 1977
Number built 80 units
Estimated unit price $30 million
Displacement 949 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 28.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,300 nm at 12 knots â—‰
Length 75.0 m â—‰
Beam 11.0 m â—‰
Crew 52 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft CODAD, 4 × Zvezda M520, 10,875 kW (14,584 shp) and Kolomna Diesel, Pumpjet
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
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
Armament
  • 4 × P-15 Termit/SS-N-2 Styx or 4 × P-270 Moskit/SS-N-22 Sunburn or 16 × Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Switchblade anti-ship missiles or 4 × BrahMos
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4) MANPADS air defence missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 dual purpose main gun
  • 2 × AK-630 30 mm gun or 1 × CADS-N-1 Kashtan CIWS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Buyan-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Buyan-class has greater displacement at 949 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Buyan-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 Buyan-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Buyan-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 Buyan-class's 2,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Buyan-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Buyan-class is longer at 75.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Buyan-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Buyan-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Buyan-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Buyan-class.