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Project 1241.1 Molniya vs Type 022

Project 1241.1 Molniya vs Type 022 at a glance — displacement 549 vs 228 tons, length 56 vs 42 m, speed 42 vs 38 knots, crew 50 vs 12.

Specifications
Project 1241.1 Molniya Type 022
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Patrol vessel
Type Missile corvette Missile boat
Manufacturer Vympel Shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1977 2004
Number built 80 units 60 units
Estimated unit price $30 million $14 million
Displacement 549 tons 228 tons
Maximum speed 42.0 knots 38.0 knots
Range 2,400 nm at 12 knots NA
Length 56.0 m 42.6 m
Beam 10.5 m 12.2 m
Crew 50 12
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Armament & Systems
Project 1241.1 Molniya Type 022
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
  • 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher
  • 1 x 30 mm AK-630 CIWS
Propulsion 2 shaft COGAG turbines at 11,000 hp each, plus 2 cruising engines at 4,000 hp each 2 x diesel engines generating 6,865 hp (5,119 kW) and 4 x Kamewae waterjet propulsors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class or Type 022-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has greater displacement at 549 tons compared to the Type 022-class's 228 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class or Type 022-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Type 022-class's 38 knots.
Which is longer, the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class or Type 022-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class is longer at 56.0 meters compared to the Type 022-class's 42.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class and Type 022-class have?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has a larger crew complement of 50 compared to the Type 022-class's 12 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class or Type 022-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Type 022-class at $14 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1241.1 Molniya-class or Type 022-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molniya-class has been built in greater numbers with 80 vessels compared to 60 vessels of the Type 022-class.