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Kondor II vs Sonya

Kondor II vs Sonya at a glance — displacement 339 vs 450 tons, length 51 vs 48 m, speed 20 vs 15 knots, crew 24 vs 43.

Specifications
Kondor II Sonya
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper Coastal minesweeper
Manufacturer Peene-Werft Uliis yard
Year introduced 1967 1971
Number built 21 units 72 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 339 tons 450 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 1,900 nm 3,000 nm at 10 knots
Length 52.0 m 48.8 m
Beam 7.1 m 8.8 m
Crew 24 43
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Kondor II Sonya
Armament
  • 1 × 25 mm FlaK 2M-3
  • up to 28 mines or 20 depth charges
  • 1 × twin 30 mm guns
  • 1 × twin 25 mm guns
  • Sweeps GKT, PEMT-2, ST-2
Propulsion MD 40 diesel engines 2 shaft diesel engines 2,400 hp (1,800 kW)
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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.