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Matka vs Storm

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Specifications
Matka Storm
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇳🇴 Norway
Category Patrol vessel Patrol vessel
Type Hydrofoil missile boat Patrol boat
Manufacturer Russian State Industry Westermoen yard
Year introduced 1977 1966
Number built 12 units 20 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 257 tons 138 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 1,450 nm at 600 knots NA
Length 38.6 m 36.5 m
Beam 7.6 m 6.2 m
Crew 30 19
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Armament & Systems
Matka Storm
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 × Penguin anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × Bofors 76mm TAK 76 cannon
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm L/70 cannon
Propulsion 3 × M503 B2 Diesels; 15,000 hp (11,000 kW) or Zvezda M504 2 × Maybach diesel engines (7,200 hp (5,400 kW) total)

Overview

The Matka and the Storm are both Patrol vessel classes.

Displacement is 257 tons for the Matka vs 138 tons for the Storm. The Matka reaches 42 knots vs 30 knots for the Storm. The Matka carries a crew of 30 vs 19 for the Storm.

The Matka was produced in 12 units vs 20 for the Storm. The Matka was commissioned in 1977, 11 years after the Storm (1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Matka-class or Storm-class?
The Matka-class has greater displacement at 257 tons compared to the Storm-class's 138 tons.
Which is faster, the Matka-class or Storm-class?
The Matka-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Storm-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Matka-class or Storm-class?
The Matka-class has a longer range at 1,450 nautical miles compared to the Storm-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Matka-class or Storm-class?
The Matka-class is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the Storm-class's 36.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Matka-class and Storm-class have?
The Matka-class has a larger crew complement of 30 compared to the Storm-class's 19 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Matka-class or Storm-class?
The Storm-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Matka-class.