Krivak vs Maharaja Lela
The Krivak and the Maharaja Lela are both Frigate classes. Displacement is 3,575 tons for the Krivak vs 3,100 tons for the Maharaja Lela. The Krivak reaches 32 knots vs 28 knots for the Maharaja Lela. Operational range is 4,995 nautical miles for the Krivak vs 5,000 for the Maharaja Lela. The Krivak carries a crew of 200 vs 138 for the Maharaja Lela. The Krivak was produced in 40 units vs 5 for the Maharaja Lela. Cost per hull is $475M for the Krivak vs $948M for the Maharaja Lela. The Krivak was commissioned in 1970, 56 years before the Maharaja Lela (2026).
| Ex-USSR frigate/patrol ship, introduced in 1970, displaces 3,575 tons and has a crew of 200. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Frigate / Patrol ship |
| Manufacturer | Yantar Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number built | 40 units |
| Estimated unit price | $475 million |
| Displacement | 3,575 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,995 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 123.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 200 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft; COGAG 2 × M-8k, 40,000 shp (30,000 kW) or DK59 13.5 MW or DT59 16.9 MW gas-turbines; 2 × M-62 7.4 MW or DS71 13.4 gas-turbines (cruise), 14,950 shp (11,150 kW) |
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| Displacement | 3,100 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 111.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 138 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | CODAD 4 x MTU 20V 1163 M94, each rated at 7,400 kW (9,925 shp), total output: 29,600 kW (39,694 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 3,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Krivak-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Krivak-class's 4,995 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 111.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Maharaja Lela-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Maharaja Lela-class's 138 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Krivak-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Maharaja Lela-class is more expensive at approximately $948 million per unit compared to the Krivak-class at $475 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Maharaja Lela-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Maharaja Lela-class.