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Djebel Chenoua vs Nanuchka

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Specifications
Djebel Chenoua Nanuchka
Origin 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Guided-missile corvette
Manufacturer ECRN Almaz Shipyard
Year introduced 1988 1970
Number built 4 units 47 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 550 tons 671 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots 35.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm 2,500 nm at 900 knots
Length 58.4 m 59.3 m
Beam 8.5 m 12.6 m
Crew 52 60
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Armament & Systems
Djebel Chenoua Nanuchka
Armament
  • 1 × AK-176 (76 mm)
  • 1 × AK-630 (6 barrels × 30 mm) CIWS
  • 4 × C-802 active radar homing missiles
  • 6 × P-120 (SS-N-9 'Siren') (2×3) or 4 × P-15 (SS-N-2 'Styx') anti-ship missiles
  • 16 × Kh-35 (SS-N-25 'Switchblade') anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 20 × 4K33 (SA-N-4 'Gecko') surface-to-air missiles
  • Twin 57mm AK-257 gun
  • 1 × 76mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30mm AK-630 gun
Propulsion 3 × MTU 20V-538-TB92 diesels, 3 × shafts 3 shaft Diesels, 30,000 hp (22,371 kW)

Overview

The Djebel Chenoua and the Nanuchka are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 550 tons for the Djebel Chenoua vs 671 tons for the Nanuchka. The Djebel Chenoua reaches 31 knots vs 35 knots for the Nanuchka. Operational range is 1,000 nautical miles for the Djebel Chenoua vs 2,500 for the Nanuchka. The Djebel Chenoua carries a crew of 52 vs 60 for the Nanuchka.

The Djebel Chenoua was produced in 4 units vs 47 for the Nanuchka. The Djebel Chenoua was commissioned in 1988, 18 years after the Nanuchka (1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Nanuchka-class?
The Nanuchka-class has greater displacement at 671 tons compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 550 tons.
Which is faster, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Nanuchka-class?
The Nanuchka-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Nanuchka-class?
The Nanuchka-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Nanuchka-class?
The Nanuchka-class is longer at 59.3 meters compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Djebel Chenoua-class and Nanuchka-class have?
The Nanuchka-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Nanuchka-class?
The Nanuchka-class has been built in greater numbers with 47 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Djebel Chenoua-class.