Project 133 vs Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2

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
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 950 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 24.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,100 nm at 12 knots â—‰
Length 72.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.4 m â—‰
Crew 80 â—‰
Propulsion 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp
Armament
  • 1x twin 57 mm gun AK-725
  • 1x twin 30 mm gun AK-230
  • 2x SA-N-5 MANPAD positions
  • 2x RBU-6000 anti submarine depth charge rocket launchers
  • 4x 400 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 depth charges
Displacement 589 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,650 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 57.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.4 m â—‰
Crew 40 â—‰
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 Project 133-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 133-class has greater displacement at 950 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 133-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 133-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 133-class has a longer range at 2,100 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 133-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 133-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 133-class and Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class have?
The Project 133-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 133-class or Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has been built in greater numbers with 36 vessels compared to 28 vessels of the Project 133-class.