Delhi vs Shivalik

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
Indian frigate, introduced in 2010, displaces 6,200 tons and uses CODOG propulsion.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Mazagon Dock Limited
Year introduced 2010
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price $650 million
Displacement 6,200 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 163.0 m â—‰
Beam 17.0 m â—‰
Crew 350 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × Zorya-Mashproekt M36E propulsion plants with DT-59 gas turbines 82,820 hp (61,760 kW)
Armament
  • 8 × BrahMos (slant launchers) anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × Shtil-1 single-arm surface-to-air missile launchers (total 48 missiles)
  • 32 × Barak 1 point-defence surface-to-air missiles (VLS launched)
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 × RBU-6000 rocket launchers
  • Quintuple 533mm torpedo tubes
  • 2 rails of depth charges
Displacement 6,200 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots â—‰
Range 5,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰
Length 144.0 m â—‰
Beam 16.9 m â—‰
Crew 257 â—‰
Propulsion CODOG: 2 × Pielstick 16 PA6 STC Diesel engines (11,300 kW each) and 2 × GE LM2500+ (25,100 kW each)
Armament
  • 1 × Shtil-1 single-arm surface-to-air missile launcher (24 missiles)
  • 32-cell VLS for Barak 1 point-defence surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 × VLS launched BrahMos anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 x OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
  • 2 × 2 DTA-53-956 torpedo launchers
  • 2 × RBU-6000 (RPK-8) rocket launchers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class has greater displacement at 6,200 tons compared to the Delhi-class's 6,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Delhi-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Delhi-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
The Delhi-class is longer at 163.0 meters compared to the Shivalik-class's 144.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Delhi-class and Shivalik-class have?
The Delhi-class has a larger crew complement of 350 compared to the Shivalik-class's 257 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is more expensive at approximately $650 million per unit compared to the Delhi-class at $380 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
Both the Delhi-class and Shivalik-class have been built in equal numbers with 3 vessels each.