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Sonya vs T-43

Sonya vs T-43 at a glance — displacement 450 vs 569 tons, length 48 vs 58 m, speed 15 vs 15 knots, crew 43 vs 65.

Specifications
Sonya T-43
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Coastal minesweeper Minesweeper
Manufacturer Uliis yard Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1971 1950
Number built 72 units 270 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 450 tons 569 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 10 knots 5,000 nm
Length 48.8 m 58.0 m
Beam 8.8 m 8.4 m
Crew 43 65
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Armament & Systems
Sonya T-43
Armament
  • 1 × twin 30 mm guns
  • 1 × twin 25 mm guns
  • Sweeps GKT, PEMT-2, ST-2

2 x twin 37 mm/63 cal. guns 2 x twin 25 mm/80 cal. guns 2 x depth charge projectors 16 x naval mines
Propulsion 2 shaft diesel engines 2,400 hp (1,800 kW) 2 x Type 9D diesel engines; 2 shafts Total output: 2,200 bhp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sonya-class or T-43-class?
The T-43-class has greater displacement at 569 tons compared to the Sonya-class's 450 tons.
Which is faster, the Sonya-class or T-43-class?
The T-43-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Sonya-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sonya-class or T-43-class?
The T-43-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Sonya-class's 3,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sonya-class or T-43-class?
The T-43-class is longer at 58.0 meters compared to the Sonya-class's 48.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Sonya-class and T-43-class have?
The T-43-class has a larger crew complement of 65 compared to the Sonya-class's 43 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sonya-class or T-43-class?
The T-43-class has been built in greater numbers with 270 vessels compared to 72 vessels of the Sonya-class.