Kumbhir vs Mk IV LCU

Indian tank landing ship, introduced in 1974, displaces 1,120 tons.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship
Manufacturer --
Year introduced 1974
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price NA
Indian landing craft utility, introduced in 2017, powered by two MTU diesel engines.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing craft utility
Manufacturer GRSE
Year introduced 2017
Number built 8 units
Estimated unit price $540 million
Displacement 1,120 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 18.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 83.9 m â—‰
Beam 9.7 m â—‰
Crew 40 â—‰
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 30 mm guns
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPADs
Displacement 1,001 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 15.0 knots â—‰
Range 2,500 nm
Length 62.8 m â—‰
Beam 11.0 m â—‰
Crew 56 â—‰
Propulsion 2 MTU 16V 4000 M53 diesel engines Fixed-pitch propellers
Armament

2 × 30 mm CRN 91 naval gun 12.7 mm heavy machine guns 7.62 mm machine guns Igla man-portable surface-to-air missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kumbhir-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
The Kumbhir-class has greater displacement at 1,120 tons compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 1,001 tons.
Which is faster, the Kumbhir-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
The Kumbhir-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 15 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kumbhir-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
The Mk IV LCU-class has a longer range at 2,500 nautical miles compared to the Kumbhir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kumbhir-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
The Kumbhir-class is longer at 83.9 meters compared to the Mk IV LCU-class's 62.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Kumbhir-class and Mk IV LCU-class have?
The Mk IV LCU-class has a larger crew complement of 56 compared to the Kumbhir-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kumbhir-class or Mk IV LCU-class?
Both the Kumbhir-class and Mk IV LCU-class have been built in equal numbers with 8 vessels each.