Mirka vs Petya

Overview

The Mirka and the Petya are both Frigate classes.

Displacement is 1,150 tons for the Mirka vs 1,150 tons for the Petya. The Mirka reaches 34 knots vs 30 knots for the Petya. Operational range is 4,800 nautical miles for the Mirka vs 4,870 for the Petya. The Mirka carries a crew of 98 vs 90 for the Petya.

The Mirka was produced in 18 units vs 54 for the Petya. The Mirka was commissioned in 1964, 1 years before the Petya (1965).

Ex-USSR frigate, 1,150 tons displacement, entered service in 1964 and used CODAG propulsion.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Light frigate
Manufacturer Yantar shipyard
Year introduced 1964
Number built 18 units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet frigate, introduced in 1965, utilized a CODAG propulsion system with gas turbines and diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Light frigate
Manufacturer Kaliningrad Yantar shipyard
Year introduced 1965
Number built 54 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,150 tons
Maximum speed 34.0 knots
Range 4,800 nm at 500 knots
Length 81.8 m
Beam 9.2 m
Crew 98
Propulsion 2 shaft CODAG: 2 gas turbines - 30,000 hp (22,000 kW) and 2 diesels - 12,000 hp (8,900 kW)
Armament
  • 4 x 76 mm (3 in) guns (2x2)
  • 4 x RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 5 x 406 mm (16 in) anti-submarine torpedo tubes
Displacement 1,150 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 4,870 nm at 450 knots
Length 81.8 m
Beam 9.2 m
Crew 90
Propulsion 2 shaft CODAG: 2 gas turbines - 30,000 hp (22,000 kW), 1 diesel - 6,000 hp (4,500 kW)
Armament
  • 4 x 76 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 5 x 406 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 1 x 3 533 mm torpedo tubes (export version)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Mirka-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-class has greater displacement at 1,150 tons compared to the Mirka-class's 1,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Mirka-class or Petya-class?
The Mirka-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Petya-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Mirka-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-class has a longer range at 4,870 nautical miles compared to the Mirka-class's 4,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Mirka-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-class is longer at 81.8 meters compared to the Mirka-class's 81.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Mirka-class and Petya-class have?
The Mirka-class has a larger crew complement of 98 compared to the Petya-class's 90 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirka-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-class has been built in greater numbers with 54 vessels compared to 18 vessels of the Mirka-class.