Abhay vs Göteborg

Indian corvette, introduced in 1989, propelled by two diesel engines producing 16,184 PS.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Volodarski shipyard
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Swedish corvette, introduced in 1989, utilizes a water jet propulsion system.
Origin 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Karlskronavarvet AB
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 440 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 2,400 nm at 14 knots
Length 58.5 m
Beam 10.2 m
Crew 32
Propulsion 2 × Type M 521 diesel engines (16,184 PS; 11,903 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × quad Strela-2M (SA-N-5) SAM
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30 mm AK-630 gun
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes, SET-65E anti-submarine torpedoes
  • 2 × RBU-1200 five-tubed anti-submarine rocket launcher
Displacement 425 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm
Length 57.0 m
Beam 8.0 m
Crew 41
Propulsion 3 × MTU diesel engines at 2,560 kW (3,430 hp)/each, Water jet propulsion system
Armament
  • 1 × Bofors 57 mm Mk2 gun (Upgraded to Mk3)
  • 1 × Bofors 40 mm/L70 gun
  • 8 × RBS15 MkII anti-ship missile
  • 4 × 400 mm tubes for Type 43/45 torpedoes
  • 4 × ELMA anti-submarine mortars
  • Mines & depth charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Abhay-class or Göteborg-class?
The Abhay-class has greater displacement at 440 tons compared to the Göteborg-class's 425 tons.
Which is faster, the Abhay-class or Göteborg-class?
The Göteborg-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Abhay-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abhay-class or Göteborg-class?
The Abhay-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Göteborg-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abhay-class or Göteborg-class?
The Abhay-class is longer at 58.5 meters compared to the Göteborg-class's 57.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abhay-class and Göteborg-class have?
The Göteborg-class has a larger crew complement of 41 compared to the Abhay-class's 32 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abhay-class or Göteborg-class?
Both the Abhay-class and Göteborg-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.