Kondor II vs Sonya

East German minesweeper, introduced in 1967, reached speeds of 20 knots.
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany
Category Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper
Manufacturer Peene-Werft
Year introduced 1967
Number built 21 units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet mine warfare/coastal minesweeper, introduced in 1971, displaces 450 tons and has a crew of 43.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Mine warfare
Type Coastal minesweeper
Manufacturer Uliis yard
Year introduced 1971
Number built 72 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 339 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 20.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,900 nm â—‰
Length 52.0 m â—‰
Beam 7.1 m â—‰
Crew 24 â—‰
Propulsion MD 40 diesel engines
Armament
  • 1 × 25 mm FlaK 2M-3
  • up to 28 mines or 20 depth charges
Displacement 450 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range 3,000 nm at 10 knots â—‰
Length 48.8 m â—‰
Beam 8.8 m â—‰
Crew 43 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft diesel engines 2,400 hp (1,800 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × twin 30 mm guns
  • 1 × twin 25 mm guns
  • Sweeps GKT, PEMT-2, ST-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kondor II-class or Sonya-class?
The Sonya-class has greater displacement at 450 tons compared to the Kondor II-class's 339 tons.
Which is faster, the Kondor II-class or Sonya-class?
The Kondor II-class is faster with a maximum speed of 20 knots compared to the Sonya-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kondor II-class or Sonya-class?
The Sonya-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Kondor II-class's 1,900 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kondor II-class or Sonya-class?
The Kondor II-class is longer at 52.0 meters compared to the Sonya-class's 48.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Kondor II-class and Sonya-class have?
The Sonya-class has a larger crew complement of 43 compared to the Kondor II-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kondor II-class or Sonya-class?
The Sonya-class has been built in greater numbers with 72 vessels compared to 21 vessels of the Kondor II-class.