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Dhruv vs Type 815

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Specifications
Dhruv Type 815
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship Spy ship
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2021 1999
Number built 1 unit 9 units
Estimated unit price $250 million NA
Displacement 15,000 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots 20.0 knots
Length 175.0 m 130.0 m
Beam 22.0 m 16.4 m
Crew 300 250
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Armament & Systems
Dhruv Type 815
Armament
  • AK 630
  • 1 x Type 76 twin 37 mm naval gun
  • 2 x Type 61 twin 25 mm AA gun
Propulsion 2 × diesel engines in CODAD (9000 kW each), 3 × auxiliary generators (1200 kW each) diesel engine

Overview

The Dhruv and the Type 815 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

The Dhruv displaces 15,000 tons — 2.5x the Type 815's 6,000 tons. The Dhruv reaches 21 knots vs 20 knots for the Type 815. The Dhruv carries a crew of 300 vs 250 for the Type 815.

The Dhruv was produced in 1 units vs 9 for the Type 815. The Dhruv was commissioned in 2021, 22 years after the Type 815 (1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Dhruv-class or Type 815-class?
The Dhruv-class has greater displacement at 15,000 tons compared to the Type 815-class's 6,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Dhruv-class or Type 815-class?
The Dhruv-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Type 815-class's 20 knots.
Which is longer, the Dhruv-class or Type 815-class?
The Dhruv-class is longer at 175.0 meters compared to the Type 815-class's 130.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dhruv-class and Type 815-class have?
The Dhruv-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Type 815-class's 250 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv-class or Type 815-class?
The Type 815-class has been built in greater numbers with 9 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Dhruv-class.