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Kalvari vs Type 039

Kalvari vs Type 039 at a glance — displacement 1,615 vs 1,700 tons, length 67 vs 74 m, speed 11 vs 15 knots, crew 43 vs 60.

Type 039 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 039
Specifications
Kalvari Type 039
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Diesel-electric submarine
Manufacturer Mazagon Dock Limited Wuhan Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2017 1999
Number built 6 units 13 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,615 tons 1,700 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 6,500 nm at 8 knots NA
Length 67.5 m 74.9 m
Beam 6.2 m 8.4 m
Crew 43 60
Max depth 350 m 300 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Kalvari Type 039
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm weapon launching tubes
  • 18 x SUT heavyweight torpedoes or SM39 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • OR 30 naval mines
  • 6 x 533 mm torpedo tubes
  • 18 x torpedoes (Yu-4, Yu-6)
  • 36 x naval mines
  • YJ-8 cruise missiles
  • CY-1 ASW missiles
Propulsion 4 x MTU 12V 396 SE84 diesel generators, battery-electric drive; DRDO AIP planned diesel-electric, 1 shaft
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kalvari-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has greater displacement at 1,700 tons compared to the Kalvari-class's 1,615 tons.
Which is faster, the Kalvari-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is faster with a maximum speed of 15 knots compared to the Kalvari-class's 11 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kalvari-class or Type 039-class?
The Kalvari-class has a longer range at 6,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 039-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kalvari-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class is longer at 74.9 meters compared to the Kalvari-class's 67.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Kalvari-class and Type 039-class have?
The Type 039-class has a larger crew complement of 60 compared to the Kalvari-class's 43 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kalvari-class or Type 039-class?
The Kalvari-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 350 meters compared to the Type 039-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kalvari-class or Type 039-class?
The Type 039-class has been built in greater numbers with 13 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Kalvari-class.