Kamorta vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya
The Kamorta and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes. The Kamorta displaces 3,500 tons — 6.4x the Project 1241.1 Molnaya's 549 tons. The Kamorta reaches 25 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 3,450 nautical miles for the Kamorta vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Kamorta carries a crew of 180 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Kamorta was produced in 4 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Cost per hull is $350M for the Kamorta vs $30M for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Kamorta was commissioned in 2014, 37 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).
| Indian anti-submarine warfare corvette, introduced in 2014, displaces 3,500 tons and has a crew of 180. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Anti-submarine warfare corvette |
| Manufacturer | Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $350 million |
| Displacement | 3,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,450 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 109.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 13.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 180 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODAD: 4 × Pielstick 12PA 6 STC6 Diesel engines with a power of 20,384 hp |
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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 Kamorta-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Kamorta-class has greater displacement at 3,500 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Kamorta-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 Kamorta-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kamorta-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Kamorta-class has a longer range at 3,450 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kamorta-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Kamorta-class is longer at 109.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kamorta-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Kamorta-class has a larger crew complement of 180 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Kamorta-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Kamorta-class is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class at $30 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kamorta-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kamorta-class.