Godavari vs Kotlin

Overview

The Godavari and the Kotlin are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 3,850 tons for the Godavari vs 2,662 tons for the Kotlin. The Godavari reaches 28 knots vs 38 knots for the Kotlin. The Godavari carries a crew of 313 vs 284 for the Kotlin.

The Godavari was produced in 3 units vs 27 for the Kotlin. The Godavari was commissioned in 1983, 28 years after the Kotlin (1955).

Indian destroyer, introduced in 1983, propelled by two steam turbines.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Mazagon Dock Limited
Year introduced 1983
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Ex-USSR destroyer, introduced in 1955, propelled by 72,000 hp steam turbines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar)
Year introduced 1955
Number built 27 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,850 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 126.5 m
Beam 14.5 m
Crew 313
Propulsion 2 × Babcock & Wilcox boilers 38.7 kg/cm2 (550 psi), 2 × steam turbines 30,000 hp (22,400 kW), 2 shafts
Armament
  • 4 × SS-N-2D Styx AShM
  • 24 × Barak 1 SAM (3 × 8 cell VLS units)
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm gun
  • 4 × AK-630 30 mm CIWS
  • 2 × triple 324 mm tubes (Whitehead A 244S or Indian NST 58 torpedoes)
Displacement 2,662 tons
Maximum speed 38.0 knots
Range NA
Length 126.1 m
Beam 12.7 m
Crew 284
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW)
Armament
  • 4 × 130 mm (5.1 in) SM-2-1 guns (2×2)
  • 16 × 45 mm (1.8 in) SM-20-ZIF guns (4×4)
  • 10 × 533 mm (20 in) PTA-53-56 torpedo tubes (2×5)
  • 6 × BMB-2 depth charge throwers
  • 50 × mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Godavari-class or Kotlin-class?
The Godavari-class has greater displacement at 3,850 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Godavari-class or Kotlin-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Godavari-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Godavari-class or Kotlin-class?
The Godavari-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Godavari-class or Kotlin-class?
The Godavari-class is longer at 126.5 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Godavari-class and Kotlin-class have?
The Godavari-class has a larger crew complement of 313 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Godavari-class or Kotlin-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Godavari-class.