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Göteborg vs Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2

Overview

The Göteborg and the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 425 tons for the Göteborg vs 589 tons for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Göteborg reaches 30 knots vs 34 knots for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. Operational range is 2,000 nautical miles for the Göteborg vs 1,650 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Göteborg carries a crew of 41 vs 40 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2.

The Göteborg was produced in 4 units vs 36 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Göteborg was commissioned in 1989, 10 years after the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 (1979).

Swedish corvette, introduced in 1989, utilizes a water jet propulsion system.
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Karlskronavarvet AB
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Ex-USSR corvette, introduced in 1979, displacing 589 tons, propelled by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1979
Number built 36 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 425 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm
Length 57.0 m
Beam 8.0 m
Crew 41
Propulsion 3 × MTU diesel engines at 2,560 kW (3,430 hp)/each, Water jet propulsion system
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm Mk2 gun (Upgraded to Mk3)
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm/L70 gun
  • 8 × RBS15 MkII anti-ship missile
  • 4 × 400 mm tubes for Type 43/45 torpedoes
  • 4 × ELMA anti-submarine mortars
  • Mines & depth charges
Displacement 589 tons
Maximum speed 34.0 knots
Range 1,650 nm at 14 knots
Length 57.0 m
Beam 9.4 m
Crew 40
Propulsion 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Göteborg-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has greater displacement at 589 tons compared to the Göteborg-class's 425 tons.
Which is faster, the Göteborg-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 Göteborg-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Göteborg-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Göteborg-class has a longer range at 2,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Göteborg-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is longer at 57.0 meters compared to the Göteborg-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Göteborg-class and Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class have?
The Göteborg-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Göteborg-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 4 vessels of the Göteborg-class.