Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya

Overview

The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 589 tons for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs 549 tons for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 reaches 34 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 1,650 nautical miles for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 carries a crew of 40 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya.

The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 was produced in 36 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 was commissioned in 1979, 2 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).

Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2

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
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Project 1241.1 Molnaya

Soviet missile corvette, introduced in 1977, reaches 42 knots and has a crew of 50.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette
Type Missile corvette
Manufacturer Vympel Shipyard
Year introduced 1977
Number built 80 units
Estimated unit price $30 million
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Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2

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

Project 1241.1 Molnaya

Displacement 549 tons ◉
Maximum speed 42.0 knots ◉
Range 2,400 nm at 12 knots ◉
Length 56.0 m ◉
Beam 10.5 m ◉
Crew 50 ◉
Propulsion 2 shaft COGAG turbines at 11,000 hp each, plus 2 cruising engines at 4,000 hp each
Armament
  • 4 × P-15 Termit/SS-N-2 Styx or 4 × P-270 Moskit/SS-N-22 Sunburn or 16 × Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Switchblade anti-ship missiles or 4 × BrahMos
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4) MANPADS air defence missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 dual purpose main gun
  • 2 × AK-630 30 mm gun or 1 × CADS-N-1 Kashtan CIWS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has greater displacement at 589 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-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 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-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 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is longer at 57.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has a larger crew complement of 50 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 Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 36 vessels of the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class.

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