Khukri vs Kora

Overview

The Khukri and the Kora are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 1,291 tons for the Khukri vs 1,320 tons for the Kora. The Khukri reaches 24 knots vs 25 knots for the Kora. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Khukri vs 4,000 for the Kora. The Khukri carries a crew of 112 vs 134 for the Kora.

The Khukri was produced in 4 units vs 5 for the Kora. The Khukri was commissioned in 1989, 9 years before the Kora (1998).

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
Indian corvette, 1,320 tons displacement, propelled by two diesel engines across two shafts.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Corvette
Type Guided missile corvette
Manufacturer GRSE
Year introduced 1998
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price $113 million
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 1,320 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 91.1 m
Beam 10.5 m
Crew 134
Propulsion 2 × SEMT Pielstick/Kirloskar 18 PA6V 280 diesel engines (14,400 PS; 10,600 kW); 2 shafts
Armament
  • 16 × Kh-35 (SS-N-25) SSM (4 x quad launchers)
  • SA-N-5 Grail launcher for air defence missiles
  • 1 × 76 mm 59-cal AK-176 (P61 and P62)
  • 1 × 76 mm 62-cal Otobreda-76/62C (P63 and P64)
  • 2 × 30 mm 65-cal AK-630 CIWS
  • Strela-2M ManPADS
  • 2 × Igla surface-to-air missile launchers (INS Kulish)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Khukri-class or Kora-class?
The Kora-class has greater displacement at 1,320 tons compared to the Khukri-class's 1,291 tons.
Which is faster, the Khukri-class or Kora-class?
The Kora-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Khukri-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the Khukri-class or Kora-class?
The Kora-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Khukri-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Khukri-class or Kora-class?
The Kora-class is longer at 91.1 meters compared to the Khukri-class's 91.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Khukri-class and Kora-class have?
The Kora-class has a larger crew complement of 134 compared to the Khukri-class's 112 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Khukri-class or Kora-class?
The Kora-class has been built in greater numbers with 5 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Khukri-class.