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Columbia vs Kalvari

Columbia vs Kalvari at a glance — length 171 vs 67 m, crew 155 vs 43.

Specifications
Columbia Kalvari
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Diesel-electric attack submarine
Manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding Mazagon Dock Limited
Year introduced 2030 2017
Number built 12 units 6 units
Estimated unit price $9,150 million NA
Displacement NA 1,615 tons
Maximum speed NA 11.0 knots
Range NA 6,500 nm at 8 knots
Length 171.0 m 67.5 m
Beam 13.1 m 6.2 m
Crew 155 43
Max depth NA 350 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Columbia Kalvari
Armament
  • 16 × Trident II D5 submarine-launched ballistic missiles
  • 533 mm torpedo tubes with Mk 48 torpedoes
  • 6 x 533 mm weapon launching tubes
  • 18 x SUT heavyweight torpedoes or SM39 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • OR 30 naval mines
Propulsion S1B nuclear reactor, turbo-electric drive, pump-jet propulsor 4 x MTU 12V 396 SE84 diesel generators, battery-electric drive; DRDO AIP planned
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Columbia-class or Kalvari-class?
The Kalvari-class has greater displacement at 1,615 tons compared to the Columbia-class's 0 tons.
Which is faster, the Columbia-class or Kalvari-class?
The Kalvari-class is faster with a maximum speed of 11 knots compared to the Columbia-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Columbia-class or Kalvari-class?
The Kalvari-class has a longer range at 6,500 nautical miles compared to the Columbia-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Columbia-class or Kalvari-class?
The Columbia-class is longer at 171.0 meters compared to the Kalvari-class's 67.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Columbia-class and Kalvari-class have?
The Columbia-class has a larger crew complement of 155 compared to the Kalvari-class's 43 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Columbia-class or Kalvari-class?
The Columbia-class has been built in greater numbers with 12 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Kalvari-class.