Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2 vs Victory

Ex-USSR corvette, introduced in 1979, displacing 589 tons, propelled by two diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Corvette
Type Anti-submarine corvette
Manufacturer Vostochnaya Verf
Year introduced 1979
Number built 36 units
Estimated unit price NA
German corvette, introduced in 1990, displaces 595 tons and reaches speeds of 37 knots.
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Friedrich Lürssen Werft
Year introduced 1990
Number built 6 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 589 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,650 nm at 14 knots â—‰
Length 57.0 m â—‰
Beam 9.4 m â—‰
Crew 40 â—‰
Propulsion 2 shaft M504 diesels, 20,000 shp (14,914 kW)
Armament
  • 1 SA-N-5 SAM (1x4)
  • 1 × 76mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30mm AK-630 gun
  • 2 × RBU-1200 anti submarine rocket launchers
  • 4 × 406 mm (16 in) anti submarine torpedo tubes
Displacement 595 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 37.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 62.0 m â—‰
Beam 8.5 m â—‰
Crew 49 â—‰
Propulsion 4× Maybach MTU 16 V 538 TB93 high speed diesels coupled to 4× shafts with a total output of 16,900 hp
Armament
  • 8 × Boeing Harpoon anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × 8-cell VLS for IAI/RAFAEL Barak anti-air missiles
  • 2 × triple-tubes for EuroTorp A244/S Mod 1 torpedoes (removed)
  • 1 × Oto Melara 76mm Super Rapid gun
  • 4 × STK 50MG 12.7 mm HMGs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Victory-class?
The Victory-class has greater displacement at 595 tons compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 589 tons.
Which is faster, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Victory-class?
The Victory-class is faster with a maximum speed of 37 knots compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 34 knots.
Which has longer range, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Victory-class?
The Victory-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 1,650 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Victory-class?
The Victory-class is longer at 62.0 meters compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class and Victory-class have?
The Victory-class has a larger crew complement of 49 compared to the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class or Victory-class?
The Project 1241.2 Molnaya 2-class has been built in greater numbers with 36 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Victory-class.