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Djebel Chenoua vs Project 1159

Djebel Chenoua vs Project 1159 at a glance — displacement 550 vs 1,900 tons, length 58 vs 95 m, speed 31 vs 27 knots, crew 52 vs 110.

Specifications
Djebel Chenoua Project 1159
Origin 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Corvette Anti-submarine frigate
Manufacturer ECRN Zelenodolsk shipyard
Year introduced 1988 1975
Number built 4 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 550 tons 1,900 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots 27.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm 1,800 nm at 14 knots
Length 58.4 m 95.0 m
Beam 8.5 m 12.8 m
Crew 52 110
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Armament & Systems
Djebel Chenoua Project 1159
Armament
  • 1 × AK-176 (76 mm)
  • 1 × AK-630 (6 barrels × 30 mm) CIWS
  • 4 × C-802 active radar homing missiles
  • 1 × 4K33 Osa-M launcher (20 missiles)
  • 4 × P-15M Termit anti-ship missile launchers
  • 2 × AK-726 twin 76.2 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm guns
  • 2 × RBU-6000 Depth charge launchers
  • provision for 20 naval mines
Propulsion 3 × MTU 20V-538-TB92 diesels, 3 × shafts CODAG: 1 gas turbine M8V DN59L4 unit 13.4 MW + 2 diesels; 3 shafts; 35,000 shp (26,000 kW) total
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 550 tons.
Which is faster, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 1159-class?
The Djebel Chenoua-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Project 1159-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has a longer range at 1,800 nautical miles compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Djebel Chenoua-class and Project 1159-class have?
The Project 1159-class has a larger crew complement of 110 compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Djebel Chenoua-class.