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Project 133 vs Sea Panther

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Specifications
Project 133 Sea Panther
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette Command boat
Manufacturer Peene-Werft Hong Kong Shipyards
Year introduced 1981 1988
Number built 28 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $1 million NA
Displacement 950 tons 450 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 14.0 knots
Range 2,100 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 72.0 m 40.0 m
Beam 9.4 m 8.5 m
Crew 80 33
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Armament & Systems
Project 133 Sea Panther
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
  • Originally two 12.7 mm machine guns, now removed
Propulsion 3 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp 2 Cat diesels, 2 shafts, 2,350 bhp

Overview

The Project 133 and the Sea Panther are both Corvette classes.

The Project 133 displaces 950 tons — 2.1x the Sea Panther's 450 tons. The Project 133 reaches 24 knots vs 14 knots for the Sea Panther. The Project 133 carries a crew of 80 vs 33 for the Sea Panther.

The Project 133 was produced in 28 units vs 2 for the Sea Panther. The Project 133 was commissioned in 1981, 7 years before the Sea Panther (1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 133-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Project 133-class has greater displacement at 950 tons compared to the Sea Panther-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 133-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Project 133-class is faster with a maximum speed of 24 knots compared to the Sea Panther-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 133-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Project 133-class has a longer range at 2,100 nautical miles compared to the Sea Panther-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 133-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Project 133-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Sea Panther-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 133-class and Sea Panther-class have?
The Project 133-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Sea Panther-class's 33 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 133-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Project 133-class has been built in greater numbers with 28 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sea Panther-class.