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Matka vs Nanuchka

Matka vs Nanuchka at a glance — displacement 257 vs 671 tons, length 38 vs 59 m, speed 42 vs 35 knots, crew 30 vs 60.

Specifications
Matka Nanuchka
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Patrol vessel Corvette
Type Hydrofoil missile boat Guided-missile corvette
Manufacturer Russian State Industry Almaz Shipyard
Year introduced 1977 1970
Number built 12 units 47 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 257 tons 671 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 35.0 knots
Range 1,450 nm at 14 knots 2,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 38.6 m 59.3 m
Beam 7.6 m 12.6 m
Crew 30 60
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Armament & Systems
Matka Nanuchka
Armament
  • 1 × AK-176 gun
  • 1 × AK-630 gun
  • 2 P-15 Termit anti ship missiles (replaced by 8 SS-N-25 in Russian Navy units)
  • 6 × P-120 (SS-N-9 'Siren') (2×3) or 4 × P-15 (SS-N-2 'Styx') anti-ship missiles
  • 16 × Kh-35 (SS-N-25 'Switchblade') anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 20 × 4K33 (SA-N-4 'Gecko') surface-to-air missiles
  • Twin 57mm AK-257 gun
  • 1 × 76mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30mm AK-630 gun
Propulsion 3 × M503 B2 Diesels; 15,000 hp (11,000 kW) or Zvezda M504 3 shaft Diesels, 30,000 hp (22,371 kW)
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Matka-class Specs, operators & history →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Matka-class or Nanuchka-class?
The Nanuchka-class has greater displacement at 671 tons compared to the Matka-class's 257 tons.
Which is faster, the Matka-class or Nanuchka-class?
The Matka-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Nanuchka-class's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the Matka-class or Nanuchka-class?
The Nanuchka-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Matka-class's 1,450 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Matka-class or Nanuchka-class?
The Nanuchka-class is longer at 59.3 meters compared to the Matka-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Matka-class and Nanuchka-class have?
The Nanuchka-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Matka-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Matka-class or Nanuchka-class?
The Nanuchka-class has been built in greater numbers with 47 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Matka-class.