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Kralj vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya

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Specifications
Kralj Project 1241.1 Molnaya
Origin 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Patrol vessel Corvette
Type Missile boat Missile corvette
Manufacturer Kraljevica Shipyard Vympel Shipyard
Year introduced 1992 1977
Number built 2 units 80 units
Estimated unit price NA $30 million
Displacement 390 tons 549 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots 42.0 knots
Range 1,700 nm at 18 knots 2,400 nm at 12 knots
Length 54.2 m 56.0 m
Beam 8.5 m 10.5 m
Crew 32 50
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Kralj Project 1241.1 Molnaya
Armament
  • 4–8 × RBS-15 anti-ship missile
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm (2.2 in) D70 gun
  • 1 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 4 × P-15 Termit/SS-N-2 Styx or 4 × P-270 Moskit/SS-N-22 Sunburn or 16 × Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Switchblade anti-ship missiles or 4 × BrahMos
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4) MANPADS air defence missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 dual purpose main gun
  • 2 × AK-630 30 mm gun or 1 × CADS-N-1 Kashtan CIWS
Propulsion Three shafts; 3 × M504-B2 diesel engines 2 shaft COGAG turbines at 11,000 hp each, plus 2 cruising engines at 4,000 hp each

Overview

The Kralj is a Patrol vessel, while the Project 1241.1 Molnaya is a Corvette.

Displacement is 390 tons for the Kralj vs 549 tons for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Kralj reaches 36 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 1,700 nautical miles for the Kralj vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Kralj carries a crew of 32 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya.

The Kralj was produced in 2 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Kralj was commissioned in 1992, 15 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kralj-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has greater displacement at 549 tons compared to the Kralj-class's 390 tons.
Which is faster, the Kralj-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Kralj-class's 36 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kralj-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Kralj-class's 1,700 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kralj-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class is longer at 56.0 meters compared to the Kralj-class's 54.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kralj-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Kralj-class's 32 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kralj-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Kralj-class.