Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs Sa'ar 5
Overview
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 and the Sa'ar 5 are both Corvette classes.
The Sa'ar 5 displaces 1,275 tons — 2.2x the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2's 589 tons. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 reaches 34 knots vs 33 knots for the Sa'ar 5. Operational range is 1,650 nautical miles for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs 3,500 for the Sa'ar 5. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 carries a crew of 40 vs 74 for the Sa'ar 5.
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 was produced in 36 units vs 3 for the Sa'ar 5. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 was commissioned in 1979, 14 years before the Sa'ar 5 (1993).
| Displacement | 589 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 1,650 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 57.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW) |
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| Displacement | 1,275 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 85.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 74 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined Diesel or Gas: 2 MTU V12 1163 TB82 diesel engines and General Electric LM2500 gas turbine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class has greater displacement at 1,275 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Sa'ar 5-class's 33 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is longer at 85.6 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class and Sa'ar 5-class have?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a larger crew complement of 74 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Sa'ar 5-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has been built in greater numbers with 36 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Sa'ar 5-class.