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Kumbhir vs Shardul

Kumbhir vs Shardul at a glance — displacement 1,120 vs 5,650 tons, length 83 vs 125 m, speed 18 vs 16 knots, crew 40 vs 156.

Specifications
Kumbhir Shardul
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Tank landing ship Tank landing ship
Manufacturer -- Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Year introduced 1974 2007
Number built 8 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 1,120 tons 5,650 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots 16.0 knots
Length 83.9 m 125.0 m
Beam 9.7 m 17.5 m
Crew 40 156
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Kumbhir Shardul
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 30 mm guns
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPADs
  • 2 × WM-18 rocket launchers
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPAD's
Propulsion -- Kirloskar PA6 STC engines
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Former operators · 8 built
Largest operators · in service
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kumbhir-class or Shardul-class?
The Shardul-class has greater displacement at 5,650 tons compared to the Kumbhir-class's 1,120 tons.
Which is faster, the Kumbhir-class or Shardul-class?
The Kumbhir-class is faster with a maximum speed of 18 knots compared to the Shardul-class's 16 knots.
Which is longer, the Kumbhir-class or Shardul-class?
The Shardul-class is longer at 125.0 meters compared to the Kumbhir-class's 83.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Kumbhir-class and Shardul-class have?
The Shardul-class has a larger crew complement of 156 compared to the Kumbhir-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kumbhir-class or Shardul-class?
The Kumbhir-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Shardul-class.