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Dhruv vs Spearhead

Dhruv vs Spearhead at a glance — displacement 15,000 vs 1,515 tons, length 175 vs 103 m, speed 21 vs 43 knots, crew 300 vs 41.

Specifications
Dhruv Spearhead
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship Expeditionary Fast Transport
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited Austal USA
Year introduced 2021 2012
Number built 1 unit 15 units
Estimated unit price $250 million $180 million
Displacement 15,000 tons 1,515 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots 43.0 knots
Range NA 1,200 nm
Length 175.0 m 103.0 m
Beam 22.0 m 28.5 m
Crew 300 41
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Armament & Systems
Dhruv Spearhead
Armament
  • AK 630
  • 4x mounts for M2 .50 caliber machine guns
Propulsion 2 × diesel engines in CODAD (9000 kW each), 3 × auxiliary generators (1200 kW each) Four MTU 20V8000 M71L diesel engines, Four ZF 60000NR2H reduction gears
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dhruv-class or Spearhead-class?
The Dhruv-class has greater displacement at 15,000 tons compared to the Spearhead-class's 1,515 tons.
Which is faster, the Dhruv-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class is faster with a maximum speed of 43 knots compared to the Dhruv-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class has a longer range at 1,200 nautical miles compared to the Dhruv-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dhruv-class or Spearhead-class?
The Dhruv-class is longer at 175.0 meters compared to the Spearhead-class's 103.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dhruv-class and Spearhead-class have?
The Dhruv-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Spearhead-class's 41 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Dhruv-class or Spearhead-class?
The Dhruv-class is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Spearhead-class at $180 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv-class or Spearhead-class?
The Spearhead-class has been built in greater numbers with 15 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Dhruv-class.