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Matka vs Project 1241.2 Molniya-2

Matka vs Project 1241.2 Molniya-2 at a glance — displacement 257 vs 589 tons, length 38 vs 57 m, speed 42 vs 34 knots, crew 30 vs 40.

Specifications
Matka Project 1241.2 Molniya-2
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Patrol vessel Corvette
Type Hydrofoil missile boat Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Russian State Industry Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1977 1979
Number built 12 units 36 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 257 tons 589 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range 1,450 nm at 14 knots 1,650 nm at 14 knots
Length 38.6 m 57.0 m
Beam 7.6 m 9.4 m
Crew 30 40
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Armament & Systems
Matka Project 1241.2 Molniya-2
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)
  • 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 3 × M503 B2 Diesels; 15,000 hp (11,000 kW) or Zvezda M504 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Matka-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class has greater displacement at 589 tons compared to the Matka-class's 257 tons.
Which is faster, the Matka-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Matka-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Matka-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class has a longer range at 1,650 nautical miles compared to the Matka-class's 1,450 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Matka-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class is longer at 57.0 meters compared to the Matka-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Matka-class and Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class have?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Matka-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Matka-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 12 vessels of the Matka-class.