Kapitan Pattimura vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya

Overview

The Kapitan Pattimura and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 950 tons for the Kapitan Pattimura vs 549 tons for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Kapitan Pattimura reaches 24 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 2,100 nautical miles for the Kapitan Pattimura vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Kapitan Pattimura carries a crew of 80 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya.

The Kapitan Pattimura was produced in 28 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Cost per hull is $12M for the Kapitan Pattimura vs $30M for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Kapitan Pattimura was commissioned in 1981, 4 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).

Kapitan Pattimura

German corvette, 950 tons displacement, propelled by three diesel engines.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Peene-Werft
Year introduced 1981
Number built 28 units
Estimated unit price $12 million
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Project 1241.1 Molnaya

Soviet missile corvette, introduced in 1977, reaches 42 knots and has a crew of 50.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette
Type Missile corvette
Manufacturer Vympel Shipyard
Year introduced 1977
Number built 80 units
Estimated unit price $30 million
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Kapitan Pattimura

Displacement 950 tons ◉
Maximum speed 24.0 knots ◉
Range 2,100 nm ◉
Length 72.0 m ◉
Beam 9.4 m ◉
Crew 80 ◉
Propulsion 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp
Armament
  • 1 x twin 57 mm gun AK-725
  • 1 x twin 30 mm gun AK-230
  • 2 x SA-N-5 MANPAD positions
  • 2 x RBU-6000 anti submarine depth charge rocket launchers
  • 4 x 400 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 depth charges

Project 1241.1 Molnaya

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
Armament
  • 4 × P-15 Termit/SS-N-2 Styx or 4 × P-270 Moskit/SS-N-22 Sunburn or 16 × Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Switchblade anti-ship missiles or 4 × BrahMos
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4) MANPADS air defence missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 dual purpose main gun
  • 2 × AK-630 30 mm gun or 1 × CADS-N-1 Kashtan CIWS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kapitan Pattimura-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Kapitan Pattimura-class has greater displacement at 950 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Kapitan Pattimura-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 Kapitan Pattimura-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kapitan Pattimura-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Kapitan Pattimura-class's 2,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kapitan Pattimura-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Kapitan Pattimura-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kapitan Pattimura-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Kapitan Pattimura-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Kapitan Pattimura-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Kapitan Pattimura-class at $12 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kapitan Pattimura-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 28 vessels of the Kapitan Pattimura-class.

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