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Matka vs Rihtniemi

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Specifications
Matka Rihtniemi
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇮 Finland
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Hydrofoil missile boat Patrol boat
Manufacturer Russian State Industry --
Year introduced 1977 1957
Number built 12 units NA
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 257 tons 110 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 1,450 nm at 600 knots NA
Length 38.6 m 31.1 m
Beam 7.6 m 5.7 m
Crew 30 20
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Matka Rihtniemi
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 × 40 mm Bofors 1 × 20 mm Madsen 1 × Squid ASW mortar
Propulsion 3 × M503 B2 Diesels; 15,000 hp (11,000 kW) or Zvezda M504 51, 52: 2 Mercedes-Benz Diesel; 1,044 kW 53, 54, 55: 2 Mercedes-Benz Diesel; 1,864 kW

Overview

The Matka and the Rihtniemi are both Patrol vessel classes.

The Matka displaces 257 tons — 2.3:1 the Rihtniemi's 110 tons. The Matka reaches 42 knots vs 15 knots for the Rihtniemi. The Matka carries a crew of 30 vs 20 for the Rihtniemi.

The Matka was commissioned in 1977, 20 years after the Rihtniemi (1957).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Matka-class or Rihtniemi-class?
The Matka-class has greater displacement at 257 tons compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 110 tons.
Which is faster, the Matka-class or Rihtniemi-class?
The Matka-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Matka-class or Rihtniemi-class?
The Matka-class has a longer range at 1,450 nautical miles compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Matka-class or Rihtniemi-class?
The Matka-class is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 31.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Matka-class and Rihtniemi-class have?
The Matka-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Rihtniemi-class's 20 crew members.