Abhay vs Type 056
The Abhay and the Type 056 are both Corvette classes. The Type 056 displaces 1,500 tons — 3.4x the Abhay's 440 tons. The Abhay reaches 28 knots vs 25 knots for the Type 056. Operational range is 2,400 nautical miles for the Abhay vs 3,500 for the Type 056. The Abhay carries a crew of 32 vs 78 for the Type 056. The Abhay was produced in 4 units vs 81 for the Type 056. The Abhay was commissioned in 1989, 24 years before the Type 056 (2013).
| Displacement | 440 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,400 nm at 14 knots ◉ |
| Length | 58.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 32 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Type M 521 diesel engines (16,184 PS; 11,903 kW) |
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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 Abhay-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Abhay-class's 440 tons.
Which is faster, the Abhay-class or Type 056-class?
The Abhay-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Type 056-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abhay-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Abhay-class's 2,400 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abhay-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Abhay-class's 58.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Abhay-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Abhay-class's 32 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abhay-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Abhay-class.