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Osa vs Project 1241.1 Molniya

Osa vs Project 1241.1 Molniya at a glance — displacement 209 vs 549 tons, length 38 vs 56 m, speed 42 vs 42 knots, crew 28 vs 50.

Specifications
Osa Project 1241.1 Molniya
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Patrol vessel Corvette
Type Missile boat Missile corvette
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf Vympel Shipyard
Year introduced 1960 1977
Number built 400 units 80 units
Estimated unit price NA $30 million
Displacement 209 tons 549 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 42.0 knots
Range 1,800 nm at 14 knots 2,400 nm at 12 knots
Length 38.6 m 56.0 m
Beam 7.6 m 10.5 m
Crew 28 50
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Osa Project 1241.1 Molniya
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm CIWS (2,000 rounds)
  • 4 × P-15 Termit (SS-N-2 Styx) anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × P-15 Termit/SS-N-2 Styx or 4 × P-270 Moskit/SS-N-22 Sunburn or 16 × Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Switchblade anti-ship missiles or 4 × BrahMos
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4) MANPADS air defence missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 dual purpose main gun
  • 2 × AK-630 30 mm gun or 1 × CADS-N-1 Kashtan CIWS
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 COGAG turbines at 11,000 hp each, plus 2 cruising engines at 4,000 hp each
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Osa-class or Project 1241.1 Molniya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has greater displacement at 549 tons compared to the Osa-class's 209 tons.
Which is faster, the Osa-class or Project 1241.1 Molniya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Osa-class's 42 knots.
Which has longer range, the Osa-class or Project 1241.1 Molniya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Osa-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Osa-class or Project 1241.1 Molniya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class is longer at 56.0 meters compared to the Osa-class's 38.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Osa-class and Project 1241.1 Molniya-class have?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Osa-class's 28 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Osa-class or Project 1241.1 Molniya-class?
The Osa-class has been built in greater numbers with 400 vessels compared to 80 vessels of the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class.