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Arnala vs Type 056

Arnala vs Type 056 at a glance — displacement 900 vs 1,500 tons, length 77 vs 90 m, speed 25 vs 25 knots, crew 57 vs 78.

Specifications
Arnala Type 056
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette Corvette
Type Anti-submarine warfare corvette Corvette
Manufacturer GRSE, with L&T Shipbuilding Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2025 2013
Number built 4 units 81 units
Estimated unit price NA $100 million
Displacement 900 tons 1,500 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range 1,800 nm at 14 knots 3,500 nm at 16 knots
Length 77.6 m 90.0 m
Beam 10.5 m 11.1 m
Crew 57 78
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Armament & Systems
Arnala Type 056
Armament
  • 1 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher
  • 2 × triple 324 mm lightweight torpedo tubes (Advanced Light-Weight Torpedo)
  • Anti-submarine mine-laying rails
  • 2 × torpedo decoy launching systems (Integrated ASW Defence Suite)
  • 1 × 30 mm Naval Surface Gun
  • 2 × OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
  • 1 × AK-176 76 mm gun
  • 2 × H/PJ-17 30 mm autocannon
  • 2 × 2-cell YJ-83 anti-ship missiles
  • 1 × 8-cell HHQ-10 SAM launcher
  • 2 × triple 324 mm torpedo tubes
Propulsion 3× MTU 20V 4000 M93L diesels, 3× L&T waterjets (6 MW total) 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Arnala-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has greater displacement at 1,500 tons compared to the Arnala-class's 900 tons.
Which is faster, the Arnala-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Arnala-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Arnala-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Arnala-class's 1,800 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Arnala-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class is longer at 90.0 meters compared to the Arnala-class's 77.6 meters.
How many crew members do the Arnala-class and Type 056-class have?
The Type 056-class has a larger crew complement of 78 compared to the Arnala-class's 57 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arnala-class or Type 056-class?
The Type 056-class has been built in greater numbers with 81 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Arnala-class.