Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs PR 72

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
Peruvian corvette, 610 tons displacement, propelled by four MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇵🇪 Peru
Category Corvette
Type Missile corvette
Manufacturer Villeneuve-la-Garenne (SFCN), Lorient Naval Dockyard
Year introduced 1980
Number built 6 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 610 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 16 knots â—‰
Length 64.0 m â—‰
Beam 8.4 m â—‰
Crew 46 â—‰
Propulsion 4 MTU 12 diesel engines with a power of 17,400 hp - 2 propellers
Armament

4 MM-38 (II 2) + 1 76mm OTO-Melara Compact gun + 2 40mm Bofors guns + 1 MGP-86

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has greater displacement at 610 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or PR 72-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the PR 72-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class has a longer range at 4,500 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 PR 72-class?
The PR 72-class is longer at 64.0 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 PR 72-class have?
The PR 72-class has a larger crew complement of 46 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 PR 72-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has been built in greater numbers with 36 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the PR 72-class.