Riga vs Skoryy

Overview

The Riga is a Frigate, while the Skoryy is a Destroyer.

Displacement is 1,416 tons for the Riga vs 2,353 tons for the Skoryy. The Riga reaches 28 knots vs 36 knots for the Skoryy. Operational range is 1,950 nautical miles for the Riga vs 4,080 for the Skoryy. The Riga carries a crew of 175 vs 286 for the Skoryy.

The Riga was produced in 69 units vs 70 for the Skoryy. The Riga was commissioned in 1954, 5 years after the Skoryy (1949).

Soviet frigate, introduced in 1954, displaced 1,416 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Frigate
Type Frigate
Manufacturer Kaliningrad
Year introduced 1954
Number built 69 units
Estimated unit price NA
Soviet destroyer, introduced in 1949, displaced 2,353 tons and was propelled by geared turbines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1949
Number built 70 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,416 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 1,950 nm at 14 knots
Length 91.0 m
Beam 10.2 m
Crew 175
Propulsion 2 × shaft steam turbines, 2 × boilers; 21,000 hp (16,000 kW)
Armament
  • 3 × 100 mm guns/56 (B-34) (3×1)
  • 4 × 37 mm guns (2×2)
  • 4 × 25 mm guns (2×2) - Some ships
  • MBU-600 anti-submarine rocket launchers (replaced by two RBU-2500)
  • 2 or 3 × 533 mm torpedo tubes (1×2 or 1×3)
Displacement 2,353 tons
Maximum speed 36.0 knots
Range 4,080 nm at 16 knots
Length 120.5 m
Beam 12.0 m
Crew 286
Propulsion 2 shaft geared turbines, 3 boilers 60,000 shp (44,742 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × 2 – 130 mm (5.1 in) guns
  • 1 × 2 – 85 mm (3.3 in) AA guns
  • 7 × 1 – 37 mm (1.5 in) AA guns
  • 2 × 5 – 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • 60 mines or 52 depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Riga-class or Skoryy-class?
The Skoryy-class has greater displacement at 2,353 tons compared to the Riga-class's 1,416 tons.
Which is faster, the Riga-class or Skoryy-class?
The Skoryy-class is faster with a maximum speed of 36 knots compared to the Riga-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Riga-class or Skoryy-class?
The Skoryy-class has a longer range at 4,080 nautical miles compared to the Riga-class's 1,950 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Riga-class or Skoryy-class?
The Skoryy-class is longer at 120.5 meters compared to the Riga-class's 91.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Riga-class and Skoryy-class have?
The Skoryy-class has a larger crew complement of 286 compared to the Riga-class's 175 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Riga-class or Skoryy-class?
The Skoryy-class has been built in greater numbers with 70 vessels compared to 69 vessels of the Riga-class.