Independence vs Shivalik
Overview
The Independence and the Shivalik are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 3,104 tons for the Independence vs 6,200 tons for the Shivalik. The Independence reaches 44 knots vs 32 knots for the Shivalik. Operational range is 4,300 nautical miles for the Independence vs 5,000 for the Shivalik. The Independence carries a crew of 40 vs 257 for the Shivalik.
The Independence was produced in 19 units vs 3 for the Shivalik. Cost per hull is $360M for the Independence vs $650M for the Shivalik.
| 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 |
| 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 | 6,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 144.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × Pielstick 16 PA6 STC Diesel engines (11,300 kW each) and 2 × GE LM2500+ (25,100 kW each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Independence-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class has greater displacement at 6,200 tons compared to the Independence-class's 3,104 tons.
Which is faster, the Independence-class or Shivalik-class?
The Independence-class is faster with a maximum speed of 44 knots compared to the Shivalik-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Independence-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Independence-class's 4,300 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Independence-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is longer at 144.0 meters compared to the Independence-class's 127.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Independence-class and Shivalik-class have?
The Shivalik-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Independence-class's 40 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Independence-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is more expensive at approximately $650 million per unit compared to the Independence-class at $360 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Independence-class or Shivalik-class?
The Independence-class has been built in greater numbers with 19 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Shivalik-class.