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Nanuchka vs Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2

Nanuchka vs Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 at a glance — displacement 671 vs 589 tons, length 59 vs 57 m, speed 35 vs 34 knots, crew 60 vs 40.

Specifications
Nanuchka Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Guided-missile corvette Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Almaz Shipyard Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1970 1979
Number built 47 units 36 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 671 tons 589 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range 2,500 nm at 12 knots 1,650 nm at 14 knots
Length 59.3 m 57.0 m
Beam 12.6 m 9.4 m
Crew 60 40
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Armament & Systems
Nanuchka Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2
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
  • 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
Propulsion 3 shaft Diesels, 30,000 hp (22,371 kW) 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
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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.