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Dhruv vs Type 903

Dhruv vs Type 903 at a glance — displacement 15,000 vs 23,369 tons, length 175 vs 178 m, speed 21 vs 19 knots, crew 300 vs 130.

Specifications
Dhruv Type 903
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Ocean surveillance and missile tracking ship Replenishment oiler
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) Company Limited
Year introduced 2021 2004
Number built 1 unit 11 units
Estimated unit price $250 million NA
Displacement 15,000 tons 23,369 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots 19.0 knots
Range NA 10,000 nm
Length 175.0 m 178.5 m
Beam 22.0 m 24.8 m
Crew 300 130
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Armament & Systems
Dhruv Type 903
Armament
  • AK 630
  • 4 x single-barrel 30 mm RCWS
  • 4 x twin 37 mm guns
Propulsion 2 × diesel engines in CODAD (9000 kW each), 3 × auxiliary generators (1200 kW each) 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.