Djebel Chenoua vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya

The Djebel Chenoua and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 550 tons for the Djebel Chenoua vs 549 tons for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Djebel Chenoua reaches 31 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 1,000 nautical miles for the Djebel Chenoua vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Djebel Chenoua carries a crew of 52 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Djebel Chenoua was produced in 4 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Djebel Chenoua was commissioned in 1988, 11 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).

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
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 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 549 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots
Range 2,400 nm at 12 knots
Length 56.0 m
Beam 10.5 m
Crew 50
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 Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Djebel Chenoua-class has greater displacement at 550 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Djebel Chenoua-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 Djebel Chenoua-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Djebel Chenoua-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 Djebel Chenoua-class's 1,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Djebel Chenoua-class is longer at 58.4 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Djebel Chenoua-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Djebel Chenoua-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 Djebel Chenoua-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Djebel Chenoua-class.