Kola vs Project 1159

Overview

The Kola and the Project 1159 are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 1,900 tons for the Kola vs 1,900 tons for the Project 1159. The Kola reaches 30 knots vs 27 knots for the Project 1159. Operational range is 3,300 nautical miles for the Kola vs 1,800 for the Project 1159. The Kola carries a crew of 175 vs 110 for the Project 1159.

The Kola was produced in 8 units vs 14 for the Project 1159. The Kola was commissioned in 1951, 24 years before the Project 1159 (1975).

Soviet frigate, introduced in 1951, reached a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Yantar Yard
Year introduced 1951
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet frigate, introduced in 1975, displaces 1,900 tons and has a crew of 110.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Anti-submarine frigate
Manufacturer Zelenodolsk shipyard
Year introduced 1975
Number built 14 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,900 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 3,300 nm at 13 knots
Length 96.0 m
Beam 10.8 m
Crew 175
Propulsion 2 shaft geared steam turbines, 2 boilers 27,800 hp (20,700 kW)
Armament
  • 4 × 100 mm guns (B-34) (4×1)
  • 4 × 37 mm guns (2×2)
  • 4 × 25 mm guns (2×2)
  • MBU-900 anti-submarine rocket launchers (replaced by two RBU-2500)
  • 3 × 533 mm torpedo tubes (1×3)
  • 48 depth charges
Displacement 1,900 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots
Range 1,800 nm at 14 knots
Length 95.0 m
Beam 12.8 m
Crew 110
Propulsion CODAG: 1 gas turbine M8V DN59L4 unit 13.4 MW + 2 diesels; 3 shafts; 35,000 shp (26,000 kW) total
Armament
  • 1 × 4K33 Osa-M launcher (20 missiles)
  • 4 × P-15M Termit anti-ship missile launchers
  • 2 × AK-726 twin 76.2 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm guns
  • 2 × RBU-6000 Depth charge launchers
  • provision for 20 naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kola-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Kola-class's 1,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Kola-class or Project 1159-class?
The Kola-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Project 1159-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kola-class or Project 1159-class?
The Kola-class has a longer range at 3,300 nautical miles compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kola-class or Project 1159-class?
The Kola-class is longer at 96.0 meters compared to the Project 1159-class's 95.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kola-class and Project 1159-class have?
The Kola-class has a larger crew complement of 175 compared to the Project 1159-class's 110 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kola-class or Project 1159-class?
The Project 1159-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Kola-class.