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Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs Sea Panther

Overview

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

Displacement is 589 tons for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs 450 tons for the Sea Panther. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 reaches 34 knots vs 14 knots for the Sea Panther. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 carries a crew of 40 vs 33 for the Sea Panther.

The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 was produced in 36 units vs 2 for the Sea Panther. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 was commissioned in 1979, 9 years before the Sea Panther (1988).

Ex-USSR corvette, introduced in 1979, displacing 589 tons, propelled by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1979
Number built 36 units
Estimated unit price NA
Hong Kong corvette, 450 tons displacement, propelled by two Caterpillar diesels.
Origin 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Category Corvette
Type Command boat
Manufacturer Hong Kong Shipyards
Year introduced 1988
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
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)
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
Displacement 450 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots
Range NA
Length 40.0 m
Beam 8.5 m
Crew 33
Propulsion 2 Cat diesels, 2 shafts, 2,350 bhp
Armament
  • Originally two 12.7 mm machine guns, now removed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has greater displacement at 589 tons compared to the Sea Panther-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Sea Panther-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has a longer range at 1,650 nautical miles compared to the Sea Panther-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is longer at 57.0 meters compared to the Sea Panther-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class and Sea Panther-class have?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has a larger crew complement of 40 compared to the Sea Panther-class's 33 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has been built in greater numbers with 36 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sea Panther-class.