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Sonya vs Vanya

Sonya vs Vanya at a glance — displacement 450 vs 260 tons, length 48 vs 40 m, speed 15 vs 16 knots, crew 43 vs 30.

Specifications
Sonya Vanya
Origin 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Mine warfare Mine warfare
Type Coastal minesweeper Minesweeper
Manufacturer Uliis yard Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1971 1960
Number built 72 units 47 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 450 tons 260 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 10 knots 2,400 nm at 10 knots
Length 48.8 m 40.2 m
Beam 8.8 m 7.9 m
Crew 43 30
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Sonya Vanya
Armament
  • 1 × twin 30 mm guns
  • 1 × twin 25 mm guns
  • Sweeps GKT, PEMT-2, ST-2
  • 2 × 30 mm AK-230M guns
  • 8 naval mines
  • MT-1, MTSh sweeps
Propulsion 2 shaft diesel engines 2,400 hp (1,800 kW) 2 shafts Diesel engines, 1,600 kW (2,200 hp)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Sonya-class or Vanya-class?
The Sonya-class has greater displacement at 450 tons compared to the Vanya-class's 260 tons.
Which is faster, the Sonya-class or Vanya-class?
The Vanya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Sonya-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sonya-class or Vanya-class?
The Sonya-class has a longer range at 3,000 nautical miles compared to the Vanya-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sonya-class or Vanya-class?
The Sonya-class is longer at 48.8 meters compared to the Vanya-class's 40.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Sonya-class and Vanya-class have?
The Sonya-class has a larger crew complement of 43 compared to the Vanya-class's 30 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sonya-class or Vanya-class?
The Sonya-class has been built in greater numbers with 72 vessels compared to 47 vessels of the Vanya-class.