Pohang vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya
The Pohang and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes. The Pohang displaces 1,220 tons — 2.2x the Project 1241.1 Molnaya's 549 tons. The Pohang reaches 32 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Pohang vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Pohang carries a crew of 95 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Pohang was produced in 24 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Pohang was commissioned in 1984, 7 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).
| South Korean corvette, 1,220 tons displacement, entered service in 1984. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Korea Shipbuilding Corporation |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number built | 24 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 1,220 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 88.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 95 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 1 x GE LM2500 gas turbine engine, 2 x MTU 12V 956 TB82 diesel engine |
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| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Pohang-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Pohang-class has greater displacement at 1,220 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Pohang-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 Pohang-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Pohang-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Pohang-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Pohang-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Pohang-class is longer at 88.3 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Pohang-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Pohang-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pohang-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 24 vessels of the Pohang-class.