Dhruv vs Type 903
Overview
The Dhruv and the Type 903 are both Auxiliary ship classes.
Displacement is 15,000 tons for the Dhruv vs 23,369 tons for the Type 903. The Dhruv reaches 21 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 903. The Dhruv carries a crew of 300 vs 130 for the Type 903.
The Dhruv was produced in 1 units vs 11 for the Type 903. The Dhruv was commissioned in 2021, 17 years after the Type 903 (2004).
| Commissioned by India in 2021, the Dhruv-class auxiliary ship is an ocean surveillance vessel distinguished by its active electronically scanned array radars used for tracking ballistic missiles. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Shipyard Limited |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $250 million |
| Commissioned by China in 2004, the Type 903-class replenishment ship provides underway logistics support, featuring a twin-gantry system for simultaneous liquid and dry cargo transfer. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Replenishment oiler |
| Manufacturer | CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number built | 11 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 15,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 175.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 300 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × diesel engines in CODAD (9000 kW each), 3 × auxiliary generators (1200 kW each) |
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| Displacement | 23,369 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,000 nm |
| Length | 178.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 24.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 130 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 x SEMT Pielstick 16PC2 6V400 diesel engines; 2 shafts; Total output: 24,000 hp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dhruv-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has greater displacement at 23,369 tons compared to the Dhruv-class's 15,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Dhruv-class or Type 903-class?
The Dhruv-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Type 903-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Dhruv-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Dhruv-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class is longer at 178.5 meters compared to the Dhruv-class's 175.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dhruv-class and Type 903-class have?
The Dhruv-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Type 903-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv-class or Type 903-class?
The Type 903-class has been built in greater numbers with 11 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Dhruv-class.