Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs Type 037

The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 and the Type 037 are both Corvette classes. Displacement is 589 tons for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs 430 tons for the Type 037. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 reaches 34 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037. Operational range is 1,650 nautical miles for the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs 2,000 for the Type 037. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 carries a crew of 40 vs 70 for the Type 037. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 was produced in 36 units vs 100 for the Type 037. The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 was commissioned in 1979, 15 years after the Type 037 (1964).

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
Chinese corvette, introduced in 1964, propelled by four diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette
Type Submarine chaser
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1964
Number built 100 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 589 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,650 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 57.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.4 m â—‰
Crew 40 â—‰
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 430 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,000 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 58.8 m â—‰
Beam 7.2 m â—‰
Crew 70 â—‰
Propulsion 4 x diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 x shafts
Armament
  • 4 x Chinese Type 66 57 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x Chinese Type 61 25 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 x BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 x depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges
  • mine rails (10 mines total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Type 037-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has greater displacement at 589 tons compared to the Type 037-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Type 037-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Type 037-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class has a longer range at 2,000 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 Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class is longer at 58.8 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 Type 037-class have?
The Type 037-class has a larger crew complement of 70 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 Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 36 vessels of the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class.