Project 133 vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya
The Project 133 and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 950 tons for the Project 133 vs 549 tons for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Project 133 reaches 24 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 2,100 nautical miles for the Project 133 vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Project 133 carries a crew of 80 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Project 133 was produced in 28 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Cost per hull is $12M for the Project 133 vs $30M for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Project 133 was commissioned in 1981, 4 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).
| 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 | 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 |
|
| Displacement | 549 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 42.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 2,400 nm at 12 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 56.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 50 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft COGAG turbines at 11,000 hp each, plus 2 cruising engines at 4,000 hp each |
| Armament |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Project 133-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 133-class has greater displacement at 950 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 133-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Project 133-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 133-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Project 133-class's 2,100 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 133-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 133-class is longer at 72.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 133-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Project 133-class has a larger crew complement of 80 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Project 133-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Project 133-class at $12 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 133-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 28 vessels of the Project 133-class.