Gowind 2500 vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya
Overview
The Gowind 2500 and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes.
The Gowind 2500 displaces 2,600 tons — 4.7x the Project 1241.1 Molnaya's 549 tons. The Gowind 2500 reaches 25 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 3,700 nautical miles for the Gowind 2500 vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Gowind 2500 carries a crew of 65 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya.
The Gowind 2500 was produced in 6 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Cost per hull is $250M for the Gowind 2500 vs $30M for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Gowind 2500 was commissioned in 2017, 40 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).
| French-designed stealth corvette operated by Egypt and the UAE, armed with Exocet and VL MICA missiles. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Guided-missile corvette |
| Manufacturer | Naval Group, Alexandria Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 6 units |
| Estimated unit price | $250 million |
| Displacement | 2,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,700 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 102.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 65 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD: 4 × diesel engines, 2 shafts |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gowind 2500-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Gowind 2500-class has greater displacement at 2,600 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Gowind 2500-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 Gowind 2500-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gowind 2500-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Gowind 2500-class has a longer range at 3,700 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gowind 2500-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Gowind 2500-class is longer at 102.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gowind 2500-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Gowind 2500-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Gowind 2500-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Gowind 2500-class is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class at $30 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gowind 2500-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 Gowind 2500-class.