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Project 133 vs Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2

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Specifications
Project 133 Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Peene-Werft Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1981 1979
Number built 28 units 36 units
Estimated unit price $1 million NA
Displacement 950 tons 589 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range 2,100 nm at 12 knots 1,650 nm at 14 knots
Length 72.0 m 57.0 m
Beam 9.4 m 9.4 m
Crew 80 40
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Armament & Systems
Project 133 Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2
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
  • 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 shaft M504 diesels with a power of 14,250 hp 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)

Overview

The Project 133 and the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 950 tons for the Project 133 vs 589 tons for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Project 133 reaches 24 knots vs 34 knots for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. Operational range is 2,100 nautical miles for the Project 133 vs 1,650 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Project 133 carries a crew of 80 vs 40 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2.

The Project 133 was produced in 28 units vs 36 for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2. The Project 133 was commissioned in 1981, 2 years after the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 (1979).

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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.