Brahmaputra vs Duke
Overview
The Brahmaputra and the Duke are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,850 tons for the Brahmaputra vs 4,900 tons for the Duke. The Brahmaputra reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Duke. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Brahmaputra vs 7,500 for the Duke. The Brahmaputra carries a crew of 350 vs 185 for the Duke.
The Brahmaputra was produced in 3 units vs 16 for the Duke. The Brahmaputra was commissioned in 2000, 13 years after the Duke (1987).
| Indian guided-missile frigate, introduced in 2000, has a 3,850 tons displacement. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| British frigate, 4,900 tons displacement, uses CODLAG propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Anti-submarine frigate |
| Manufacturer | Yarrow Shipbuilders |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 16 units |
| Estimated unit price | $165 million |
| Displacement | 3,850 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 12 knots ◉ |
| Length | 126.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 350 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 BHEL Bhopal steam turbines delivering 22,370 kW (30,000 shp) to 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 4,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 133.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.1 m ◉ |
| Crew | 185 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODLAG: 4 × 1,510 kW (2,025 hp) Paxman Valenta 12CM diesel generators or 4 × 1,650 kW (2,210 shp) MTU 12V4000 M53 diesel generators; 2 × GEC electric motors delivering 2,980 kW (3,996 hp) each; 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Spey SM1C delivering 19,500 kW (26,150 hp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Brahmaputra-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has greater displacement at 4,900 tons compared to the Brahmaputra-class's 3,850 tons.
Which is faster, the Brahmaputra-class or Duke-class?
The Brahmaputra-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Duke-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Brahmaputra-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Brahmaputra-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Brahmaputra-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class is longer at 133.0 meters compared to the Brahmaputra-class's 126.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Brahmaputra-class and Duke-class have?
The Brahmaputra-class has a larger crew complement of 350 compared to the Duke-class's 185 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Brahmaputra-class or Duke-class?
The Duke-class has been built in greater numbers with 16 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Brahmaputra-class.