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Arihant vs Ghadir

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Specifications
Arihant Ghadir
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Midget submarine
Manufacturer Ship Building Centre (SBC) Marine Industries Organization
Year introduced 2016 2007
Number built 4 units 20 units
Estimated unit price $470 million NA
Displacement 6,000 tons 117 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 10.0 knots
Range Unlimited NA
Length 111.0 m 29.0 m
Beam 11.0 m 9.0 m
Crew 95 7
Max depth 450 m NA
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Armament & Systems
Arihant Ghadir
Armament
  • 12 x K15 SLBM
  • 4 x K-4 SLBM
  • 24 x K15 SLBM
  • 8 x K-4 SLBM
  • 8 x K-5 SLBM
  • 6 x 21" (533 mm) torpedo tubes
  • 2 × 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes
  • Valfajr torpedoes
  • Hoot torpedoes
  • Nasr-1 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Jask-2 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • Naval mines
Propulsion 1 x CLWR-B1 pressurized water reactor (83 MW-100MW), 1 x shaft Diesel-electric propulsion, secondary retractable propeller

Overview

The Arihant and the Ghadir are both Submarine classes.

The Arihant displaces 6,000 tons — 51:1 the Ghadir's 117 tons. The Arihant reaches 15 knots vs 10 knots for the Ghadir. The Arihant carries a crew of 95 vs 7 for the Ghadir. Submerged displacement is 7,000 tons for the Arihant vs 125 tons for the Ghadir.

The Arihant was produced in 4 units vs 20 for the Ghadir. The Arihant was commissioned in 2016, 9 years after the Ghadir (2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Arihant-class or Ghadir-class?
The Arihant-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Ghadir-class's 117 tons.
Which is faster, the Arihant-class or Ghadir-class?
The Arihant-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Ghadir-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arihant-class or Ghadir-class?
The Arihant-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Ghadir-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arihant-class or Ghadir-class?
The Arihant-class is longer at 111.0 meters compared to the Ghadir-class's 29.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Arihant-class and Ghadir-class have?
The Arihant-class has a larger crew complement of 95 compared to the Ghadir-class's 7 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arihant-class or Ghadir-class?
The Ghadir-class has been built in greater numbers with 20 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Arihant-class.