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Dhruv vs Proteus

Dhruv vs Proteus at a glance — displacement 15,000 vs 6,096 tons, length 175 vs 98 m, speed 21 vs 14 knots, crew 300 vs 84.

Specifications
Dhruv Proteus
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship Multi-role ocean surveillance ship
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited Vard (Tulcea, Romania / Brattvåg, Norway)
Year introduced 2021 2023
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price $250 million NA
Displacement 15,000 tons 6,096 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots 14.0 knots
Length 175.0 m 98.1 m
Beam 22.0 m 20.1 m
Crew 300 84
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Armament & Systems
Dhruv Proteus
Armament
  • AK 630

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Propulsion 2 × diesel engines in CODAD (9000 kW each), 3 × auxiliary generators (1200 kW each) 5 Caterpillar diesels (3516C/3512C/C32) driving 2 Kongsberg azimuth thrusters
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dhruv-class or Proteus-class?
The Dhruv-class has greater displacement at 15,000 tons compared to the Proteus-class's 6,096 tons.
Which is faster, the Dhruv-class or Proteus-class?
The Dhruv-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Proteus-class's 14 knots.
Which is longer, the Dhruv-class or Proteus-class?
The Dhruv-class is longer at 175.0 meters compared to the Proteus-class's 98.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Dhruv-class and Proteus-class have?
The Dhruv-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Proteus-class's 84 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv-class or Proteus-class?
Both the Dhruv-class and Proteus-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.