Krivak vs Mandau

The Krivak and the Mandau are both Frigate classes. The Krivak displaces 3,575 tons — 12:1 the Mandau's 290 tons. The Krivak reaches 32 knots vs 41 knots for the Mandau. Operational range is 4,995 nautical miles for the Krivak vs 2,600 for the Mandau. The Krivak carries a crew of 200 vs 43 for the Mandau. The Krivak was produced in 40 units vs 4 for the Mandau. The Krivak was commissioned in 1970, 9 years before the Mandau (1979).

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
Indonesian frigate/missile boat, introduced in 1979, utilizes CODOG propulsion with a gas turbine and two diesels.
Origin 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Frigate
Type Missile boat
Manufacturer Korea Tacoma Marine Industries Ltd
Year introduced 1979
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 3,575 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 4,995 nm at 20 knots
Length 123.5 m
Beam 14.1 m
Crew 200
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)
Armament
  • 1 × 4 URK-5 (SS-N-14 'Silex') SSM/ASW missiles
  • 2 × Osa-MA SAM systems SA-N-4 'Gecko' SAM (40 missiles)
  • 4 × 76 mm AK-726 guns (2×2)
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rockets
  • 2 × 4 533 mm torpedo tubes
Displacement 290 tons
Maximum speed 41.0 knots
Range 2,600 nm at 14 knots
Length 53.7 m
Beam 8.0 m
Crew 43
Propulsion CODOG: 1 x General Electric-Fiat LM-2500 gas turbine (25,000 shp) and 2 x MTU 12V331TC81 diesels (1,120 bhp each)
Armament
  • 1 x 57/70 Bofors SAK Mk 1
  • 1 x 40/70 Bofors 350AFD
  • 2 x 20/85 S.20
  • 4 x MM38 Exocet SSM

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Krivak-class or Mandau-class?
The Krivak-class has greater displacement at 3,575 tons compared to the Mandau-class's 290 tons.
Which is faster, the Krivak-class or Mandau-class?
The Mandau-class is faster with a maximum speed of 41 knots compared to the Krivak-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Krivak-class or Mandau-class?
The Krivak-class has a longer range at 4,995 nautical miles compared to the Mandau-class's 2,600 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Krivak-class or Mandau-class?
The Krivak-class is longer at 123.5 meters compared to the Mandau-class's 53.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Krivak-class and Mandau-class have?
The Krivak-class has a larger crew complement of 200 compared to the Mandau-class's 43 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Krivak-class or Mandau-class?
The Krivak-class has been built in greater numbers with 40 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Mandau-class.