Orkan vs Project 133
Overview
The Orkan and the Project 133 are both Corvette classes.
The Project 133 displaces 950 tons — 2.6x the Orkan's 369 tons. The Orkan reaches 36 knots vs 24 knots for the Project 133. Operational range is 1,600 nautical miles for the Orkan vs 2,100 for the Project 133. The Orkan carries a crew of 33 vs 80 for the Project 133.
The Orkan was produced in 3 units vs 28 for the Project 133. The Orkan was commissioned in 1992, 11 years after the Project 133 (1981).
| Polish corvette, introduced in 1992, uses three diesel engines for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Fast attack craft |
| Manufacturer | VEB Peenewerft |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| East German corvette, introduced in 1981, displaced 950 tons, and was powered by three M504 diesels. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Anti-submarine corvette |
| Manufacturer | Peene-Werft |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 28 units |
| Estimated unit price | $12 million |
| Displacement | 369 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 36.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,600 nm ◉ |
| Length | 48.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.7 m ◉ |
| Crew | 33 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 diesel M520 engines 3,970 kW (5,320 hp) each |
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| Displacement | 950 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 24.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,100 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 72.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 80 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Orkan-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has greater displacement at 950 tons compared to the Orkan-class's 369 tons.
Which is faster, the Orkan-class or Project 133-class?
The Orkan-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Orkan-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has a longer range at 2,100 nautical miles compared to the Orkan-class's 1,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Orkan-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Orkan-class's 48.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Orkan-class and Project 133-class have?
The Project 133-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Orkan-class's 33 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Orkan-class or Project 133-class?
The Project 133-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Orkan-class.