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Matka vs Orkan

Matka vs Orkan at a glance — displacement 257 vs 369 tons, length 38 vs 48 m, speed 42 vs 36 knots, crew 30 vs 33.

Specifications
Matka Orkan
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Hydrofoil missile boat Fast attack craft
Manufacturer Russian State Industry VEB Peenewerft
Year introduced 1977 1992
Number built 12 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 257 tons 369 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 36.0 knots
Range 1,450 nm at 14 knots 1,600 nm
Length 38.6 m 48.9 m
Beam 7.6 m 8.7 m
Crew 30 33
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Armament & Systems
Matka Orkan
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)
  • 8 × RBS-15 Mk. III anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176M gun
  • 1 × AK-630 30 mm gun
  • 1 × 4-rail Strela 2M launcher
  • 2 x WKM-Bm 12.7 mm heavy machine gun posts
Propulsion 3 × M503 B2 Diesels; 15,000 hp (11,000 kW) or Zvezda M504 3 diesel M520 engines 3,970 kW (5,320 hp) each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Matka-class or Orkan-class?
The Orkan-class has greater displacement at 369 tons compared to the Matka-class's 257 tons.
Which is faster, the Matka-class or Orkan-class?
The Matka-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Orkan-class's 36 knots.
Which has longer range, the Matka-class or Orkan-class?
The Orkan-class has a longer range at 1,600 nautical miles compared to the Matka-class's 1,450 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Matka-class or Orkan-class?
The Orkan-class is longer at 48.9 meters compared to the Matka-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Matka-class and Orkan-class have?
The Orkan-class has a larger crew complement of 33 compared to the Matka-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Matka-class or Orkan-class?
The Matka-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Orkan-class.