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Matka vs Project 1241.1 Molniya

Matka vs Project 1241.1 Molniya at a glance — displacement 257 vs 549 tons, length 38 vs 56 m, speed 42 vs 42 knots, crew 30 vs 50.

Specifications
Matka Project 1241.1 Molniya
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Patrol vessel Corvette
Type Hydrofoil missile boat Missile corvette
Manufacturer Russian State Industry Vympel Shipyard
Year introduced 1977 1977
Number built 12 units 80 units
Estimated unit price NA $30 million
Displacement 257 tons 549 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 42.0 knots
Range 1,450 nm at 14 knots 2,400 nm at 12 knots
Length 38.6 m 56.0 m
Beam 7.6 m 10.5 m
Crew 30 50
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Matka Project 1241.1 Molniya
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)
  • 4 × P-15 Termit/SS-N-2 Styx or 4 × P-270 Moskit/SS-N-22 Sunburn or 16 × Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Switchblade anti-ship missiles or 4 × BrahMos
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4) MANPADS air defence missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 dual purpose main gun
  • 2 × AK-630 30 mm gun or 1 × CADS-N-1 Kashtan CIWS
Propulsion 3 × M503 B2 Diesels; 15,000 hp (11,000 kW) or Zvezda M504 2 shaft COGAG turbines at 11,000 hp each, plus 2 cruising engines at 4,000 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Matka-class or Project 1241.1 Molniya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has greater displacement at 549 tons compared to the Matka-class's 257 tons.
Which is faster, the Matka-class or Project 1241.1 Molniya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Matka-class's 42 knots.
Which has longer range, the Matka-class or Project 1241.1 Molniya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Matka-class's 1,450 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Matka-class or Project 1241.1 Molniya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class is longer at 56.0 meters compared to the Matka-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Matka-class and Project 1241.1 Molniya-class have?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Matka-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Matka-class or Project 1241.1 Molniya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Matka-class.