Dhruv vs Type 920
Overview
The Dhruv and the Type 920 are both Auxiliary ship classes.
Displacement is 15,000 tons for the Dhruv vs 25,760 tons for the Type 920. The Dhruv reaches 21 knots vs 19 knots for the Type 920. The Dhruv carries a crew of 300 vs 130 for the Type 920.
The Dhruv was produced in 1 units vs 3 for the Type 920. The Dhruv was commissioned in 2021, 13 years after the Type 920 (2008).
| 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 2008, the Type 920-class is a hospital ship built for maritime medical support, distinguished by its capacity of 300 patient beds. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Auxiliary ship |
| Type | Hospital ship |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shipyard International |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 3 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 |
| Crew | 300 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × diesel engines in CODAD (9000 kW each), 3 × auxiliary generators (1200 kW each) |
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| Displacement | 25,760 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,000 nm |
| Length | 180.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | 130 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Dhruv-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has greater displacement at 25,760 tons compared to the Dhruv-class's 15,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Dhruv-class or Type 920-class?
The Dhruv-class is faster with a maximum speed of 21 knots compared to the Type 920-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Dhruv-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-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 920-class?
The Type 920-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Dhruv-class's 175.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Dhruv-class and Type 920-class have?
The Dhruv-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Type 920-class's 130 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Dhruv-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Dhruv-class.