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Kalvari vs Type 093

Kalvari vs Type 093 at a glance — displacement 1,615 vs 6,000 tons, length 67 vs 108 m, speed 11 vs 15 knots, crew 43 vs 100.

Type 093 submarine side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 093
Specifications
Kalvari Type 093
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Submarine Submarine
Type Diesel-electric attack submarine Nuclear-powered attack submarine
Manufacturer Mazagon Dock Limited Bohai Shipyard
Year introduced 2017 2006
Number built 6 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,615 tons 6,000 tons
Maximum speed 11.0 knots 15.0 knots
Range 6,500 nm at 8 knots Unlimited
Length 67.5 m 108.5 m
Beam 6.2 m 11.0 m
Crew 43 100
Max depth 350 m 400 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Kalvari Type 093
Armament
  • 6 x 533 mm weapon launching tubes
  • 18 x SUT heavyweight torpedoes or SM39 Exocet anti-ship missiles
  • OR 30 naval mines
  • 6 × 533 mm (21.0 in) torpedo tubes
  • Yu-3, Yu-4, Yu-6 torpedoes
  • YJ-18 anti-ship cruise missile
  • YJ-82 anti-ship cruise missile
  • 24-cell vertical launching system (Type 093B)
Propulsion 4 x MTU 12V 396 SE84 diesel generators, battery-electric drive; DRDO AIP planned 2 x 70-75 megawatt pressurized water nuclear reactors, 1 x pump-jet (Type 093B)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kalvari-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has greater displacement at 6,000 tons compared to the Kalvari-class's 1,615 tons.
Which is faster, the Kalvari-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-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 093-class?
The Type 093-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kalvari-class has a range of 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kalvari-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class is longer at 108.5 meters compared to the Kalvari-class's 67.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Kalvari-class and Type 093-class have?
The Type 093-class has a larger crew complement of 100 compared to the Kalvari-class's 43 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Kalvari-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 400 meters compared to the Kalvari-class's 350 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kalvari-class or Type 093-class?
The Type 093-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 6 vessels of the Kalvari-class.