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Djebel Chenoua vs Project 133

Overview

The Djebel Chenoua and the Project 133 are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 550 tons for the Djebel Chenoua vs 950 tons for the Project 133. The Djebel Chenoua reaches 31 knots vs 24 knots for the Project 133. Operational range is 1,000 nautical miles for the Djebel Chenoua vs 2,100 for the Project 133. The Djebel Chenoua carries a crew of 52 vs 80 for the Project 133.

The Djebel Chenoua was produced in 4 units vs 28 for the Project 133. The Djebel Chenoua was commissioned in 1988, 7 years after the Project 133 (1981).

Algerian corvette, introduced in 1988, utilizes three MTU diesels for propulsion.
Origin 🇩🇿 Algeria
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer ECRN
Year introduced 1988
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
East German corvette, introduced in 1981, displaced 950 tons, and was powered by three M504 diesels.
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Peene-Werft
Year introduced 1981
Number built 28 units
Estimated unit price $1 million
Displacement 550 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots
Range 1,000 nm
Length 58.4 m
Beam 8.5 m
Crew 52
Propulsion 3 × MTU 20V-538-TB92 diesels, 3 × shafts
Armament
  • 1 × AK-176 (76 mm)
  • 1 × AK-630 (6 barrels × 30 mm) CIWS
  • 4 × C-802 active radar homing missiles
Displacement 950 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots
Range 2,100 nm at 12 knots
Length 72.0 m
Beam 9.4 m
Crew 80
Propulsion 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has greater displacement at 950 tons compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 550 tons.
Which is faster, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 133-class?
The Djebel Chenoua-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has a longer range at 2,100 nautical miles compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 58.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Djebel Chenoua-class and Project 133-class have?
The Project 133-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Djebel Chenoua-class's 52 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Djebel Chenoua-class.