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Hoyerswerda vs Shardul

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Specifications
Hoyerswerda Shardul
Origin 🇩🇪 Ex-East Germany 🇮🇳 India
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Medium landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer VEB Peenewerft, Wolgast Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Year introduced 1994 2007
Number built 14 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,744 tons 5,650 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 16.0 knots
Length 98.0 m 125.0 m
Beam 11.1 m 17.5 m
Crew 46 156
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Armament & Systems
Hoyerswerda Shardul
Armament

Frosch I: 1 × single Bofors 40 mm L/60 gun 1 × twin V-11 37 mm L/63 guns 2 × twin 2M-3 25 mm guns Frosch II: 2 x twin V-11 37 mm L/63 guns 2 x twin 2M-3 25 mm guns
  • 2 × WM-18 rocket launchers
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPAD's
Propulsion 2 x 61B 4A diesel engines 2 x shafts Kirloskar PA6 STC engines

Overview

The Hoyerswerda and the Shardul are both Amphibious vessel classes.

The Shardul displaces 5,650 tons — 3.2x the Hoyerswerda's 1,744 tons. The Hoyerswerda reaches 18 knots vs 16 knots for the Shardul. The Hoyerswerda carries a crew of 46 vs 156 for the Shardul.

The Hoyerswerda was produced in 14 units vs 3 for the Shardul. The Hoyerswerda was commissioned in 1994, 13 years before the Shardul (2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Hoyerswerda-class or Shardul-class?
The Shardul-class has greater displacement at 5,650 tons compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 1,744 tons.
Which is faster, the Hoyerswerda-class or Shardul-class?
The Hoyerswerda-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Shardul-class's 16 knots.
Which is longer, the Hoyerswerda-class or Shardul-class?
The Shardul-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 98.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Hoyerswerda-class and Shardul-class have?
The Shardul-class has a larger crew complement of 156 compared to the Hoyerswerda-class's 46 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hoyerswerda-class or Shardul-class?
The Hoyerswerda-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Shardul-class.