Nanuchka vs Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2

Overview

The Nanuchka and the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 671 tons for the Nanuchka vs 589 tons for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Nanuchka reaches 35 knots vs 34 knots for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Nanuchka vs 1,650 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Nanuchka carries a crew of 60 vs 40 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2.

The Nanuchka was produced in 47 units vs 36 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Nanuchka was commissioned in 1970, 9 years before the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 (1979).

Soviet guided missile corvette, introduced in 1970, displaced 671 tons and carried anti-ship missiles.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette
Type Guided missile corvette
Manufacturer Almaz Shipyard
Year introduced 1970
Number built 47 units
Estimated unit price NA
Ex-USSR corvette, introduced in 1979, displacing 589 tons, propelled by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1979
Number built 36 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 671 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 900 knots
Length 59.3 m
Beam 12.6 m
Crew 60
Propulsion 3 shaft Diesels, 30,000 hp (22,371 kW)
Armament
  • 6 × P-120 (SS-N-9 'Siren') (2×3) or 4 × P-15 (SS-N-2 'Styx') anti-ship missiles
  • 16 × Kh-35 (SS-N-25 'Switchblade') anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 20 × 4K33 (SA-N-4 'Gecko') surface-to-air missiles
  • Twin 57mm AK-257 gun
  • 1 × 76mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30mm AK-630 gun
Displacement 589 tons
Maximum speed 34.0 knots
Range 1,650 nm at 14 knots
Length 57.0 m
Beam 9.4 m
Crew 40
Propulsion 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
Armament
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4)
  • 1 × 76mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30mm AK-630 gun
  • 2 × RBU-1200 anti submarine rocket launchers
  • 4 × 406 mm (16 in) anti submarine torpedo tubes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Nanuchka-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Nanuchka-class has greater displacement at 671 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Nanuchka-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Nanuchka-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nanuchka-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Nanuchka-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nanuchka-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Nanuchka-class is longer at 59.3 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Nanuchka-class and Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class have?
The Nanuchka-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanuchka-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Nanuchka-class has been built in greater numbers with 47 vessels compared to 36 vessels of the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class.