Matka vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya

Overview

The Matka is a Patrol vessel, while the Project 1241.1 Molnaya is a Corvette.

The Project 1241.1 Molnaya displaces 549 tons — 2.1x the Matka's 257 tons. The Matka reaches 42 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 1,450 nautical miles for the Matka vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Matka carries a crew of 30 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya.

The Matka was produced in 12 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya.

Soviet patrol vessel, introduced in 1977, achieves speeds of 42 knots using three diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Patrol vessel
Type Hydrofoil missile boat
Manufacturer Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1977
Number built 12 units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet missile corvette, introduced in 1977, reaches 42 knots and has a crew of 50.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette
Type Missile corvette
Manufacturer Vympel Shipyard
Year introduced 1977
Number built 80 units
Estimated unit price $30 million
Displacement 257 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots
Range 1,450 nm at 600 knots
Length 38.6 m
Beam 7.6 m
Crew 30
Propulsion 3 × M503 B2 Diesels; 15,000 hp (11,000 kW) or Zvezda M504
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)
Displacement 549 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots
Range 2,400 nm at 12 knots
Length 56.0 m
Beam 10.5 m
Crew 50
Propulsion 2 shaft COGAG turbines at 11,000 hp each, plus 2 cruising engines at 4,000 hp each
Armament
  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Matka-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-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 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-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 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-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 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-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 Molnaya-class have?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-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 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 12 vessels of the Matka-class.