Sa'ar 5 vs Project 1241.1 Molnaya
The Sa'ar 5 and the Project 1241.1 Molnaya are both Corvette classes. The Sa'ar 5 displaces 1,275 tons — 2.3x the Project 1241.1 Molnaya's 549 tons. The Sa'ar 5 reaches 33 knots vs 42 knots for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Sa'ar 5 vs 2,400 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Sa'ar 5 carries a crew of 74 vs 50 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Sa'ar 5 was produced in 3 units vs 80 for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. Cost per hull is $260M for the Sa'ar 5 vs $30M for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya. The Sa'ar 5 was commissioned in 1993, 16 years after the Project 1241.1 Molnaya (1977).
| Israeli corvette, 1,275 tons displacement, propelled by combined diesel or gas engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | $260 million |
| Displacement | 1,275 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 85.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 74 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined Diesel or Gas: 2 MTU V12 1163 TB82 diesel engines and General Electric LM2500 gas turbine |
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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 5-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class has greater displacement at 1,275 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Sa'ar 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 5-class's 33 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sa'ar 5-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sa'ar 5-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is longer at 85.6 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Sa'ar 5-class and Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class have?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a larger crew complement of 74 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Sa'ar 5-class or Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class at $30 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sa'ar 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 3 vessels of the Sa'ar 5-class.