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Project 1159 vs Project 133

Project 1159 vs Project 133 at a glance — displacement 1,900 vs 950 tons, length 95 vs 72 m, speed 27 vs 24 knots, crew 110 vs 80.

Specifications
Project 1159 Project 133
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany
Category Frigate Corvette
Type Anti-submarine frigate Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Zelenodolsk shipyard Peene-Werft
Year introduced 1975 1981
Number built 14 units 28 units
Estimated unit price NA $1 million
Displacement 1,900 tons 950 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 24.0 knots
Range 1,800 nm at 14 knots 2,100 nm at 12 knots
Length 95.0 m 72.0 m
Beam 12.8 m 9.4 m
Crew 110 80
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Armament & Systems
Project 1159 Project 133
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
  • 1x twin 57 mm gun AK-725
  • 1x twin 30 mm gun AK-230
  • 2x SA-N-5 MANPAD positions
  • 2x RBU-6000 anti submarine depth charge rocket launchers
  • 4x 400 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 depth charges
Propulsion CODAG: 1 gas turbine M8V DN59L4 unit 13.4 MW + 2 diesels; 3 shafts; 35,000 shp (26,000 kW) total 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1159-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 1159-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Project 133-class's 950 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1159-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 1159-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1159-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has a longer range at 2,100 nautical miles compared to the Project 1159-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 1159-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 1159-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Project 133-class's 72.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1159-class and Project 133-class have?
The Project 1159-class has a larger crew complement of 110 compared to the Project 133-class's 80 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1159-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Project 1159-class.