Sa'ar 4.5 vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya
Overview
The Sa'ar 4.5 and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes.
Displacement is 498 tons for the Sa'ar 4.5 vs 549 tons for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Sa'ar 4.5 reaches 34 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 4,800 nautical miles for the Sa'ar 4.5 vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Sa'ar 4.5 carries a crew of 53 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya.
The Sa'ar 4.5 was produced in 10 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Sa'ar 4.5 was commissioned in 1981, 4 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).
| Israeli corvette, introduced in 1981, displaces 498 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Missile boat |
| Manufacturer | Israel Shipyards Ltd. |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 498 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,800 nm at 2200 knots ◉ |
| Length | 61.7 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 53 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 MTU 16V956 TB91 V16 diesel engines 4,000 hp (3,000 kW) each |
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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 Sa'ar 4.5-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has greater displacement at 549 tons compared to the Sa'ar 4.5-class's 498 tons.
Which is faster, the Sa'ar 4.5-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 Sa'ar 4.5-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a longer range at 4,800 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class is longer at 61.7 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sa'ar 4.5-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Sa'ar 4.5-class has a larger crew complement of 53 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sa'ar 4.5-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 10 vessels of the Sa'ar 4.5-class.