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Dhruv vs Nistar

Dhruv vs Nistar at a glance — displacement 15,000 vs 9,350 tons, length 175 vs 118 m.

Specifications
Dhruv Nistar
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship Diving support vessel
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited Hindustan Shipyard
Year introduced 2021 2025
Number built 1 unit 2 units
Estimated unit price $250 million $165 million
Displacement 15,000 tons 9,350 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots NA
Length 175.0 m 118.4 m
Beam 22.0 m 22.8 m
Crew 300 --
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Armament & Systems
Dhruv Nistar
Armament
  • AK 630
  • 2 × 30 mm/65 AK-630 CIWS
Propulsion 2 × diesel engines in CODAD (9000 kW each), 3 × auxiliary generators (1200 kW each) 2 × diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dhruv-class or Nistar-class?
The Dhruv-class has greater displacement at 15,000 tons compared to the Nistar-class's 9,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Dhruv-class or Nistar-class?
The Dhruv-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Nistar-class's 0 knots.
Which is longer, the Dhruv-class or Nistar-class?
The Dhruv-class is longer at 175.0 meters compared to the Nistar-class's 118.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Dhruv-class or Nistar-class?
The Dhruv-class is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Nistar-class at $165 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv-class or Nistar-class?
The Nistar-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Dhruv-class.