Project 1241.1 Molnaya vs Type 056
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 2.7x the Project 1241.1 Molnaya's 549 tons. The Project 1241.1 Molnaya reaches 42 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 2,400 nautical miles for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Project 1241.1 Molnaya carries a crew of 50 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Project 1241.1 Molnaya was produced in 80 units vs 81 for the Type 056. Cost per hull is $30M for the Project 1241.1 Molnaya vs $42M for the Type 056. The Project 1241.1 Molnaya was commissioned in 1977, 36 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| 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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| Displacement | 1,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 90.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 78 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 549 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class or Type 056-class?
The Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 42 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-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 Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 56.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class's 50 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class at $30 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 80 vessels of the Project 1241.1 Molnaya-class.