Lerici vs Projekt 206FM

The Lerici and the Projekt 206FM are both Mine warfare classes. The Lerici displaces 635 tons — 4.3x the Projekt 206FM's 148 tons. The Lerici reaches 14 knots vs 45 knots for the Projekt 206FM. Operational range is 1,500 nautical miles for the Lerici vs 500 for the Projekt 206FM. The Lerici carries a crew of 47 vs 24 for the Projekt 206FM. The Lerici was produced in 47 units vs 123 for the Projekt 206FM. The Lerici was commissioned in 1985, 25 years after the Projekt 206FM (1960).

Italian minehunter, introduced in 1985, displaces 635 tons and uses three active rudders.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Intermarine SpA
Year introduced 1985
Number built 47 units
Estimated unit price NA
Polish mine warfare/torpedo boat, introduced in 1960, propelled by three 12,500 hp diesels.
Origin 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Mine warfare
Type Torpedo boat
Manufacturer Yaroslavl Shipyard
Year introduced 1960
Number built 123 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 635 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots
Range 1,500 nm at 6 knots
Length 50.0 m
Beam 9.6 m
Crew 47
Propulsion 1 × diesel engine Grandi Motori Trieste GMT BL-230.8M, 1,089 kW (1,460 bhp), driving a single variable pitch propeller; 3 × active rudders by 3 diesel engines Isotta Fraschini ID-36-SS 6V
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm gun
  • 1 × Oerlikon 20 mm cannon
Displacement 148 tons
Maximum speed 45.0 knots
Range 500 nm at 35 knots
Length 34.1 m
Beam 6.7 m
Crew 24
Propulsion 3 × M503A diesels, 3 shafts, 3-bladed fixed-pitch props; 12,500 hp (9,300 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 30 mm (1.2 in)/65 naval guns
  • 1 × quad SA-N-5 MANPAD surface-to-air missiles
  • 4 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × DC racks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Lerici-class or Projekt 206FM-class?
The Lerici-class has greater displacement at 635 tons compared to the Projekt 206FM-class's 148 tons.
Which is faster, the Lerici-class or Projekt 206FM-class?
The Projekt 206FM-class is faster with a maximum speed of 45 knots compared to the Lerici-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Lerici-class or Projekt 206FM-class?
The Lerici-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Projekt 206FM-class's 500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Lerici-class or Projekt 206FM-class?
The Lerici-class is longer at 50.0 meters compared to the Projekt 206FM-class's 34.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Lerici-class and Projekt 206FM-class have?
The Lerici-class has a larger crew complement of 47 compared to the Projekt 206FM-class's 24 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lerici-class or Projekt 206FM-class?
The Projekt 206FM-class has been built in greater numbers with 123 vessels compared to 47 vessels of the Lerici-class.