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Project 1241.2 Molniya-2 vs Petya

Project 1241.2 Molniya-2 vs Petya at a glance — displacement 589 vs 1,150 tons, length 57 vs 81 m, speed 34 vs 30 knots, crew 40 vs 90.

Specifications
Project 1241.2 Molniya-2 Petya
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette Frigate
Type Anti-submarine corvette Light frigate
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf Kaliningrad Yantar shipyard
Year introduced 1979 1965
Number built 36 units 54 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 589 tons 1,150 tons
Maximum speed 34.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 1,650 nm at 14 knots 4,870 nm at 10 knots
Length 57.0 m 81.8 m
Beam 9.4 m 9.2 m
Crew 40 90
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Armament & Systems
Project 1241.2 Molniya-2 Petya
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
  • 4 x 76 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers
  • 5 x 406 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 1 x 3 533 mm torpedo tubes (export version)
Propulsion 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW) 2 shaft CODAG: 2 gas turbines - 30,000 hp (22,000 kW), 1 diesel - 6,000 hp (4,500 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-class has greater displacement at 1,150 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class or Petya-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Petya-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-class has a longer range at 4,870 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-class is longer at 81.8 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class and Petya-class have?
The Petya-class has a larger crew complement of 90 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class or Petya-class?
The Petya-class has been built in greater numbers with 54 vessels compared to 36 vessels of the Project 1241.2 Molniya-2-class.