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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
Indian frigate, introduced in 2010, displaces 6,200 tons and uses CODOG propulsion.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Mazagon Dock Limited
Year introduced 2010
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price $650 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
Armament
  • 1 × BAE Systems Mk 110 57 mm gun
  • 1 × Raytheon SeaRAM CIWS
  • 4 × .50-cal guns (2 aft, 2 forward)
  • 2 × 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II guns
  • 8 × RGM-184A Naval Strike Missiles
  • 24 × AGM-114L Hellfire missiles
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)
Armament
  • 1 × Shtil-1 single-arm surface-to-air missile launcher (24 missiles)
  • 32-cell VLS for Barak 1 point-defence surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 × VLS launched BrahMos anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 x OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
  • 2 × 2 DTA-53-956 torpedo launchers
  • 2 × RBU-6000 (RPK-8) rocket launchers

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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.