Kotlin vs Rajput

The Kotlin and the Rajput are both Destroyer classes. Displacement is 2,662 tons for the Kotlin vs 4,974 tons for the Rajput. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 35 knots for the Rajput. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 320 for the Rajput. The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 5 for the Rajput. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 25 years before the Rajput (1980).

Ex-USSR destroyer, introduced in 1955, propelled by 72,000 hp steam turbines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar)
Year introduced 1955
Number built 27 units
Estimated unit price NA
Indian destroyer, introduced in 1980, uses Zorya-Mashproekt gas turbines for propulsion.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Destroyer
Type Guided missile destroyer
Manufacturer 61 Kommunara Shipbuilding Plant
Year introduced 1980
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,662 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 38.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 126.1 m â—‰
Beam 12.7 m â—‰
Crew 284 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW)
Armament
  • 4 × 130 mm (5.1 in) SM-2-1 guns (2×2)
  • 16 × 45 mm (1.8 in) SM-20-ZIF guns (4×4)
  • 10 × 533 mm (20 in) PTA-53-56 torpedo tubes (2×5)
  • 6 × BMB-2 depth charge throwers
  • 50 × mines
Displacement 4,974 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 35.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,500 nm at 2600 knots
Length 146.5 m â—‰
Beam 15.8 m â—‰
Crew 320 â—‰
Propulsion 4 × Zorya-Mashproekt M3E gas turbines in COGAG, 72,000 hp (54,000 kW); 2 shafts
Armament
  • 8 × BrahMos (inclined launchers)
  • 8 × BrahMos aft VLS
  • 4 × SS-N-2D Styx AShM
  • 2 × S-125M twin arm launcher
  • 2 × 8 VL-SRSAM
  • 2 × 8 Barak VLS
  • 1 × AK-726 twin 3" naval gun
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun
  • 4 × 30 mm AK-630M CIWS
  • 1 × 533 mm PTA 533 quintuple torpedo tube launcher
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or Rajput-class?
The Rajput-class has greater displacement at 4,974 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or Rajput-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the Rajput-class's 35 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or Rajput-class?
The Rajput-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or Rajput-class?
The Rajput-class is longer at 146.5 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and Rajput-class have?
The Rajput-class has a larger crew complement of 320 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or Rajput-class?
The Kotlin-class has been built in greater numbers with 27 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Rajput-class.