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Project 1241.1 Molniya vs Turya

Project 1241.1 Molniya vs Turya at a glance — displacement 549 vs 250 tons, length 56 vs 39 m, speed 42 vs 44 knots, crew 50 vs 30.

Specifications
Project 1241.1 Molniya Turya
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette Patrol vessel
Type Missile corvette Hydrofoil torpedo boat
Manufacturer Vympel Shipyard Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1977 1972
Number built 80 units 51 units
Estimated unit price $30 million NA
Displacement 549 tons 250 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 44.0 knots
Range 2,400 nm at 12 knots 1,450 nm at 14 knots
Length 56.0 m 39.6 m
Beam 10.5 m 7.6 m
Crew 50 30
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Armament & Systems
Project 1241.1 Molniya Turya
Armament
  • 4 × P-15 Termit/SS-N-2 Styx or 4 × P-270 Moskit/SS-N-22 Sunburn or 16 × Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Switchblade anti-ship missiles or 4 × BrahMos
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4) MANPADS air defence missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 dual purpose main gun
  • 2 × AK-630 30 mm gun or 1 × CADS-N-1 Kashtan CIWS
  • 2 × 57mm AK-725 guns (twin turret aft)
  • 2 × 25mm 110-PM guns (2M-3 twin turret forward)
  • 4 × 533mm torpedo tubes
Propulsion 2 shaft COGAG turbines at 11,000 hp each, plus 2 cruising engines at 4,000 hp each 3× M503 B2 Diesels; 15,000 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class or Turya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has greater displacement at 549 tons compared to the Turya-class's 250 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class or Turya-class?
The Turya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class's 42 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class or Turya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Turya-class's 1,450 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class or Turya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class is longer at 56.0 meters compared to the Turya-class's 39.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class and Turya-class have?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Turya-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class or Turya-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 51 vessels of the Turya-class.