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Abhay vs Mahe

Abhay vs Mahe at a glance — displacement 440 vs 1,100 tons, length 58 vs 78 m, speed 28 vs 25 knots, crew 32 vs 57.

Specifications
Abhay Mahe
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Corvette Anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft
Manufacturer Volodarski shipyard Cochin Shipyard
Year introduced 1989 2025
Number built 4 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 440 tons 1,100 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 2,400 nm at 14 knots 1,800 nm at 14 knots
Length 58.5 m 78.0 m
Beam 10.2 m 11.4 m
Crew 32 57
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Armament & Systems
Abhay Mahe
Armament
  • 1 × quad Strela-2M (SA-N-5) SAM
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30 mm AK-630 gun
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes, SET-65E anti-submarine torpedoes
  • 2 × RBU-1200 five-tubed anti-submarine rocket launcher
  • 1 x RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher
  • 2 x triple 324 mm lightweight torpedo tubes (Advanced Light-Weight Torpedo)
  • Anti-submarine mine-laying rails
  • 1 x 30 mm Naval Surface Gun
  • 2 x OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
Propulsion 2 × Type M 521 diesel engines (16,184 PS; 11,903 kW) 3 diesel engines, 3 L&T water-jets, 6 MW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Abhay-class or Mahe-class?
The Mahe-class has greater displacement at 1,100 tons compared to the Abhay-class's 440 tons.
Which is faster, the Abhay-class or Mahe-class?
The Abhay-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Mahe-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abhay-class or Mahe-class?
The Abhay-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Mahe-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abhay-class or Mahe-class?
The Mahe-class is longer at 78.0 meters compared to the Abhay-class's 58.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Abhay-class and Mahe-class have?
The Mahe-class has a larger crew complement of 57 compared to the Abhay-class's 32 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abhay-class or Mahe-class?
The Abhay-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Mahe-class.