Esmeraldas vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya
The Esmeraldas and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 685 tons for the Esmeraldas vs 549 tons for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Esmeraldas reaches 37 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 4,400 nautical miles for the Esmeraldas vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Esmeraldas carries a crew of 51 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Esmeraldas was produced in 6 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Esmeraldas was commissioned in 1982, 5 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).
| Italian corvette, introduced in 1982, displaces 685 tons and uses four MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Cantieri Navali Riuniti |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 685 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 37.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,400 nm at 1200 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 62.3 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 51 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 shaft MTU diesel engines, 24,400 hp (18,200 kW) |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Esmeraldas-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Esmeraldas-class has greater displacement at 685 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Esmeraldas-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 Esmeraldas-class's 37 knots.
Which has longer range, the Esmeraldas-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Esmeraldas-class has a longer range at 4,400 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Esmeraldas-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Esmeraldas-class is longer at 62.3 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Esmeraldas-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Esmeraldas-class has a larger crew complement of 51 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Esmeraldas-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Esmeraldas-class.