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Berlin vs Dhruv

Berlin vs Dhruv at a glance — displacement 20,240 vs 15,000 tons, length 173 vs 175 m, speed 20 vs 21 knots, crew 159 vs 300.

Specifications
Berlin Dhruv
Origin 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇳 India
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Replenishment oiler Ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship
Manufacturer Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Year introduced 2001 2021
Number built 3 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA $250 million
Displacement 20,240 tons 15,000 tons
Maximum speed 20.0 knots 21.0 knots
Length 173.7 m 175.0 m
Beam 24.0 m 22.0 m
Crew 159 300
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Armament & Systems
Berlin Dhruv
Armament
  • 4 × MLG 27 mm autocannons
  • Stinger surface-to-air missile (MANPADS)
  • AK 630
Propulsion 2 × MAN Diesel 12V 32/40 diesel engines, 14,154 bhp, 2 × reduction gears, 2 × controllable pitch... 2 × diesel engines in CODAD (9000 kW each), 3 × auxiliary generators (1200 kW each)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Berlin-class or Dhruv-class?
The Berlin-class has greater displacement at 20,240 tons compared to the Dhruv-class's 15,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Berlin-class or Dhruv-class?
The Dhruv-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Berlin-class's 20 knots.
Which is longer, the Berlin-class or Dhruv-class?
The Dhruv-class is longer at 175.0 meters compared to the Berlin-class's 173.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Berlin-class and Dhruv-class have?
The Dhruv-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Berlin-class's 159 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Berlin-class or Dhruv-class?
The Berlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Dhruv-class.