PR 72 vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya
Overview
The PR 72 and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 610 tons for the PR 72 vs 549 tons for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The PR 72 reaches 30 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the PR 72 vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The PR 72 carries a crew of 46 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya.
The PR 72 was produced in 6 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The PR 72 was commissioned in 1980, 3 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).
| 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 | 610 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 64.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 8.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 46 ◉ |
| 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 |
| 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 PR 72-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The PR 72-class has greater displacement at 610 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the PR 72-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 PR 72-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the PR 72-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The PR 72-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the PR 72-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The PR 72-class is longer at 64.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the PR 72-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the PR 72-class's 46 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PR 72-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the PR 72-class.