Hobart vs Kolkata
Overview
The Hobart and the Kolkata are both Destroyer classes.
Displacement is 7,000 tons for the Hobart vs 7,400 tons for the Kolkata. The Hobart reaches 28 knots vs 30 knots for the Kolkata. Operational range is 5,000 nautical miles for the Hobart vs 6,000 for the Kolkata. The Hobart carries a crew of 186 vs 300 for the Kolkata.
The Hobart was produced in 3 units vs 3 for the Kolkata. Cost per hull is $2,020M for the Hobart vs $730M for the Kolkata. The Hobart was commissioned in 2017, 3 years after the Kolkata (2014).
| Displacement | 7,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 147.2 m ◉ |
| Beam | 18.6 m ◉ |
| Crew | 186 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined diesel or gas (CODOG) arrangement: 2 × General Electric Marine model 7LM2500-SA-MLG38 gas turbines (17,500 kW each), 2 × Caterpillar Bravo 16 V Bravo diesel engines (5,650 kW each) |
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| Displacement | 7,400 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 163.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas and gas system: 4 × Zorya-Mashproekt DT-59 reversible gas turbines producing 16.55MW each |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Hobart-class or Kolkata-class?
The Kolkata-class has greater displacement at 7,400 tons compared to the Hobart-class's 7,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Hobart-class or Kolkata-class?
The Kolkata-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Hobart-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Hobart-class or Kolkata-class?
The Kolkata-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Hobart-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Hobart-class or Kolkata-class?
The Kolkata-class is longer at 163.0 meters compared to the Hobart-class's 147.2 meters.
How many crew members do the Hobart-class and Kolkata-class have?
The Kolkata-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Hobart-class's 186 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Hobart-class or Kolkata-class?
The Hobart-class is more expensive at approximately $2.0 billion per unit compared to the Kolkata-class at $730 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hobart-class or Kolkata-class?
Both the Hobart-class and Kolkata-class have been built in equal numbers with 3 vessels each.