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Dhruv vs John Lewis

Dhruv vs John Lewis at a glance — displacement 15,000 vs 49,850 tons, length 175 vs 227 m, speed 21 vs 20 knots, crew 300 vs 125.

Specifications
Dhruv John Lewis
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship Fleet replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited General Dynamics NASSCO
Year introduced 2021 2022
Number built 1 unit 6 units
Estimated unit price $250 million NA
Displacement 15,000 tons 49,850 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots 20.0 knots
Range NA 6,147 nm
Length 175.0 m 227.4 m
Beam 22.0 m 32.4 m
Crew 300 125
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Armament & Systems
Dhruv John Lewis
Armament
  • AK 630
  • Multiple .50-caliber machine guns
  • Space, weight, and power reservations for Phalanx close-in weapons systems (CIWS) or SeaRAM
Propulsion 2 × diesel engines in CODAD (9000 kW each), 3 × auxiliary generators (1200 kW each) Two medium-speed Fairbanks-Morse 12V48/60CR diesel engines, two shafts, propellers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dhruv-class or John Lewis-class?
The John Lewis-class has greater displacement at 49,850 tons compared to the Dhruv-class's 15,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Dhruv-class or John Lewis-class?
The Dhruv-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the John Lewis-class's 20 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv-class or John Lewis-class?
The John Lewis-class has a longer range at 6,147 nautical miles compared to the Dhruv-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dhruv-class or John Lewis-class?
The John Lewis-class is longer at 227.4 meters compared to the Dhruv-class's 175.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dhruv-class and John Lewis-class have?
The Dhruv-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the John Lewis-class's 125 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv-class or John Lewis-class?
The John Lewis-class has been built in greater numbers with 6 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Dhruv-class.