Grisha vs Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2

Overview

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

Displacement is 980 tons for the Grisha vs 589 tons for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Grisha reaches 34 knots vs 34 knots for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Grisha vs 1,650 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Grisha carries a crew of 60 vs 40 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2.

The Grisha was produced in 86 units vs 36 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Grisha was commissioned in 1970, 9 years before the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 (1979).

Russian corvette, introduced in 1970, displaces 980 tons and has a crew of 60.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Zelenodolsk Gorky Plant
Year introduced 1970
Number built 86 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 980 tons
Maximum speed 34.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 71.6 m
Beam 9.8 m
Crew 60
Propulsion 3 shaft, 2 M-507A cruise diesels, 20,000 shp, (2 shafts); 1 boost gas turbine, 18,000 shp, (1 shaft)
Armament
  • 1 twin SA-N-4 Gecko surface-to-air missile launcher (20 missiles)
  • 1 twin 57mm 70-caliber AK-725 dual purpose guns
  • 2 RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers (96 rockets)
  • 2 twin 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 2 depth charge racks (12 depth charges)
  • Up to 18 mines in place of 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 Grisha-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Grisha-class has greater displacement at 980 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Grisha-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 Grisha-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Grisha-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Grisha-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 Grisha-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Grisha-class is longer at 71.6 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Grisha-class and Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class have?
The Grisha-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grisha-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Grisha-class has been built in greater numbers with 86 vessels compared to 36 vessels of the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class.