Independence vs Nilgiri
Overview
The Independence and the Nilgiri are both Frigate classes.
The Nilgiri displaces 6,670 tons — 2.1x the Independence's 3,104 tons. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 32 knots for the Nilgiri. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 2,500 for the Nilgiri. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 226 for the Nilgiri.
The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 7 for the Nilgiri. Cost per hull is $360M for the Independence vs $480M for the Nilgiri. The Independence was commissioned in 2010, 15 years before the Nilgiri (2025).
| American littoral combat ship, 3,104 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Littoral combat ship |
| Manufacturer | Austal USA |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 19 units |
| Estimated unit price | $360 million |
| Indian stealth frigate armed with BrahMos and Barak-8, six ships commissioned since January 2025. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number built | 7 units |
| Estimated unit price | $480 million |
| Displacement | 3,104 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 44.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,300 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 127.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 40 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG system: 2 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 × MTU Friedrichshafen 20V 8000 Series diesel engines, 4 × diesel generators |
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| Displacement | 6,670 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 28 knots ◉ |
| Length | 149.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 226 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × GE LM2500+ gas turbines + 2 diesels, 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Nilgiri-class?
The Nilgiri-class has greater displacement at 6,670 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Nilgiri-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Nilgiri-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Nilgiri-class?
The Independence-class has a longer range at 4,300 nautical miles compared to the Nilgiri-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Nilgiri-class?
The Nilgiri-class is longer at 149.0 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Nilgiri-class have?
The Nilgiri-class has a larger crew complement of 226 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Nilgiri-class?
The Nilgiri-class is more expensive at approximately $480 million per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Nilgiri-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Nilgiri-class.