Delhi vs Leander
The Delhi and the Leander are both Destroyer classes. The Delhi displaces 6,200 tons — 2.6x the Leander's 2,350 tons. The Delhi reaches 32 knots vs 27 knots for the Leander. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Delhi vs 4,000 for the Leander. The Delhi carries a crew of 350 vs 260 for the Leander. The Delhi was produced in 3 units vs 26 for the Leander. The Delhi was commissioned in 1997, 34 years after the Leander (1963).
| Indian guided-missile destroyer, introduced in 1997, propelled by gas turbines delivering 32.0 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Guided-missile destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Mazagon Dock Limited |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | $380 million |
| British frigate, introduced in 1963, displaced 2,350 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Frigate |
| Manufacturer | Harland & Wolff Ltd |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number built | 26 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 6,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 163.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 350 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Zorya-Mashproekt M36E propulsion plants with DT-59 gas turbines 82,820 hp (61,760 kW) |
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| Displacement | 2,350 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 113.4 m ◉ |
| Beam | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Crew | 260 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Babcock & Wilcox oil-fired boilers, geared steam turbines, 22,370 kilowatts (30,000 hp), 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Delhi-class or Leander-class?
The Delhi-class has greater displacement at 6,200 tons compared to the Leander-class's 2,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Delhi-class or Leander-class?
The Delhi-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Leander-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Delhi-class or Leander-class?
The Delhi-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Leander-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Delhi-class or Leander-class?
The Delhi-class is longer at 163.0 meters compared to the Leander-class's 113.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Delhi-class and Leander-class have?
The Delhi-class has a larger crew complement of 350 compared to the Leander-class's 260 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Delhi-class or Leander-class?
The Leander-class has been built in greater numbers with 26 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Delhi-class.