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Espora vs Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2

Espora vs Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 at a glance — displacement 1,790 vs 589 tons, length 91 vs 57 m, speed 27 vs 34 knots, crew 100 vs 40.

Specifications
Espora Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2
Origin 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer AFNE "Río Santiago" Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1985 1979
Number built 6 units 36 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,790 tons 589 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots 1,650 nm at 14 knots
Length 91.2 m 57.0 m
Beam 11.0 m 9.4 m
Crew 100 40
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Armament & Systems
Espora Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2
Armament
  • 4 × MM38 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm/62 OTO Melara dual purpose gun
  • 2 × DARDO twin 40 mm AA guns
  • 2 × .50 cal machine guns
  • 2 × triple 324 mm ILAS-3 tubes (WASS A-244S torpedoes)
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4)
  • 1 × 76mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30mm AK-630 gun
  • 2 × RBU-1200 anti submarine rocket launchers
  • 4 × 406 mm (16 in) anti submarine torpedo tubes
Propulsion 2 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC 2–5 V400 diesels, 22,600 bhp (16.9 MW), 2 × 5-blade props 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Espora-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Espora-class has greater displacement at 1,790 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Espora-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Espora-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Espora-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Espora-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Espora-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Espora-class is longer at 91.2 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Espora-class and Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class have?
The Espora-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Espora-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has been built in greater numbers with 36 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Espora-class.