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Nanuchka-class corvette
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Corvettes · Russia · 1967
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Nanuchka-class corvette
Nanuchka-class corvette Photo: US military · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
75
Speed & Agility
60
Sensors
55
Anti-Surface Capability
80
Affordability
85
Littoral Suitability
70
Survivability
65
Versatility
70
Technology
60
Endurance
75
Origin Russia
ManufacturerVostochnaya Verf
CategoryCorvettes
EraCold War
In service1967–1991
Operators4 countries
Quantity47
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
70
Corvettes MASS Rating
2/44
Cold War
19/253
All-Time
Corvettes · 10 axes scored
Firepower
75
Speed & Agility
60
Sensors
55
Anti-Surface Capability
80
Affordability
85
Littoral Suitability
70
Survivability
65
Versatility
70
Technology
60
Endurance
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the corvettes category.
01 / Overview
Nanuchka-class corvette
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1967–1991
Quantity
47
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CORVETTES · COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
corvettes category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the corvettes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Laid Down1967
  • Launched1968
  • Commissioned1970
  • Ships in Class47
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement560 t
  • Full Load Displacement660 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)59.3 m
  • Beam12.6 m
  • Draft2.7 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement60
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Number of Engines3
  • Shaft Power22,371 kW
  • Shafts / Screws3
  • Top Speed32 kn
  • Range2,500
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre57 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
⬢Missile Armament1MOD.1
  • VLS Cells6
▲Underwater Warfare1MOD.1
  • Torpedo Tubes0
◎Aviation2MOD.2
◈Sensors & Combat Systems2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1967Production started
  2. 1980Sale: Algeria (3 units)
  3. 1982Sale: Libya (4 units)
  4. 1991Production ended
59
years in service
24
years in production
47
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Nanuchka-class corvetteSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1982Libya4——
1980Algeria3——
—India3——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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