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Osa vs Project 1241.2 Molniya-2

Osa vs Project 1241.2 Molniya-2 at a glance — displacement 209 vs 589 tons, length 38 vs 57 m, speed 42 vs 34 knots, crew 28 vs 40.

Specifications
Osa Project 1241.2 Molniya-2
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Patrol vessel Corvette
Type Missile boat Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1960 1979
Number built 400 units 36 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 209 tons 589 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range 1,800 nm at 14 knots 1,650 nm at 14 knots
Length 38.6 m 57.0 m
Beam 7.6 m 9.4 m
Crew 28 40
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Armament & Systems
Osa Project 1241.2 Molniya-2
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm CIWS (2,000 rounds)
  • 4 × P-15 Termit (SS-N-2 Styx) anti-ship missiles
  • 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 × 4,000 hp (3.0 MW) M-503G diesel engines (205) or 3 × 5,000 hp (3.7 MW) M-504B diesel engines (205U onwards); 3 shafts 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Osa-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class has greater displacement at 589 tons compared to the Osa-class's 209 tons.
Which is faster, the Osa-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Osa-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Osa-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Osa-class has a longer range at 1,800 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Osa-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class is longer at 57.0 meters compared to the Osa-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Osa-class and Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class have?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Osa-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Osa-class or Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class?
The Osa-class has been built in greater numbers with 400 vessels compared to 36 vessels of the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class.