Khukri vs Type 037

The Khukri and the Type 037 are both Corvette classes. The Khukri displaces 1,291 tons — 3.0x the Type 037's 430 tons. The Khukri reaches 24 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Khukri vs 2,000 for the Type 037. The Khukri carries a crew of 112 vs 70 for the Type 037. The Khukri was produced in 4 units vs 100 for the Type 037. The Khukri was commissioned in 1989, 25 years after the Type 037 (1964).

Indian corvette, 1,291 tons displacement, propelled by two diesel engines driving two shafts.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Mazagon Dock Limited
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese corvette, introduced in 1964, propelled by four diesel engines.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Corvette
Type Submarine chaser
Manufacturer Chinese State Industry
Year introduced 1964
Number built 100 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 1,291 tons
Maximum speed 24.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 91.1 m
Beam 10.5 m
Crew 112
Propulsion 2 × SEMT Pielstick/Kirloskar 18 PA6V 280 diesel engines (14,400 PS; 10,600 kW); 2 shafts
Armament
  • 4 × P-15 Termit (NATO: SS-N-2D Mod 1 Styx) missile launchers
  • SA-N-5 Grail launcher for air defence missiles
  • 1 × AK-176 76 mm 60-cal main gun
  • 2 × AK-630 30 mm gun
Displacement 430 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Range 2,000 nm at 14 knots
Length 58.8 m
Beam 7.2 m
Crew 70
Propulsion 4 x diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 x shafts
Armament
  • 4 x Chinese Type 66 57 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x Chinese Type 61 25 mm guns (2x2)
  • 4 x RBU-1200 or Type 81 ASW rocket launchers
  • 2 x BMB-2 ASW mortars
  • 2 x depth charge rails with more than 20 depth charges
  • mine rails (10 mines total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Khukri-class or Type 037-class?
The Khukri-class has greater displacement at 1,291 tons compared to the Type 037-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Khukri-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Khukri-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Khukri-class or Type 037-class?
The Khukri-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 037-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Khukri-class or Type 037-class?
The Khukri-class is longer at 91.1 meters compared to the Type 037-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Khukri-class and Type 037-class have?
The Khukri-class has a larger crew complement of 112 compared to the Type 037-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Khukri-class or Type 037-class?
The Type 037-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Khukri-class.