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Project 1159 vs Project 1241.2 Molniya-2

Project 1159 vs Project 1241.2 Molniya-2 at a glance — displacement 1,900 vs 589 tons, length 95 vs 57 m, speed 27 vs 34 knots, crew 110 vs 40.

Specifications
Project 1159 Project 1241.2 Molniya-2
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate Corvette
Type Anti-submarine frigate Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Zelenodolsk shipyard Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1975 1979
Number built 14 units 36 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,900 tons 589 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range 1,800 nm at 14 knots 1,650 nm at 14 knots
Length 95.0 m 57.0 m
Beam 12.8 m 9.4 m
Crew 110 40
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Armament & Systems
Project 1159 Project 1241.2 Molniya-2
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
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4)
  • 1 × 76mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30mm AK-630 gun
  • 2 × RBU-1200 anti submarine rocket launchers
  • 4 × 406 mm (16 in) anti submarine torpedo tubes
Propulsion CODAG: 1 gas turbine M8V DN59L4 unit 13.4 MW + 2 diesels; 3 shafts; 35,000 shp (26,000 kW) total 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1159-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1159-class has greater displacement at 1,900 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1159-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Project 1159-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1159-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1159-class has a longer range at 1,800 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 1159-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1159-class is longer at 95.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1159-class and Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class have?
The Project 1159-class has a larger crew complement of 110 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1159-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class has been built in greater numbers with 36 vessels compared to 14 vessels of the Project 1159-class.