Kumbhir vs Trieste

The Kumbhir and the Trieste are both Amphibious vessel classes. The Trieste displaces 38,000 tons — 34:1 the Kumbhir's 1,120 tons. The Kumbhir reaches 18 knots vs 25 knots for the Trieste. The Kumbhir carries a crew of 40 vs 460 for the Trieste. The Kumbhir was produced in 8 units vs 1 for the Trieste. The Kumbhir was commissioned in 1974, 50 years before the Trieste (2024).

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
Italian landing helicopter dock, 38,000 tons displacement, utilizes a CODOG propulsion scheme with electric engines.
Origin 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Amphibious vessel
Type Landing helicopter dock
Manufacturer Fincantieri
Year introduced 2024
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price $1,234 million
Displacement 1,120 tons
Maximum speed 18.0 knots
Range NA
Length 83.9 m
Beam 9.7 m
Crew 40
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 30 mm guns
  • 4 × CRN-91 AA (Naval 30 mm Medak) guns
  • MANPADs
Displacement 38,000 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 16 knots
Length 245.0 m
Beam 47.0 m
Crew 460
Propulsion CODOG scheme + electric engines: 2 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines (76,000 kW), 2 × MAN 20V32/44CR diesel engines (24,000 kW), 4 × MAN 9L32/44CR diesel generators (20,960 kW), 2 × 2,250 kW electric engines
Armament
  • 3 x Oto Melara 76 mm/62 Strales anti-aircraft guns
  • 3 x OTO Melara 25/80 RCWS with Oerlikon KBA 25 mm
  • 2 x Oto Melara ODLS-20 decoy launchers
  • 2 x 8-cell SYLVER A50 VLS for 16 Aster 15 and 30 missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kumbhir-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class has greater displacement at 38,000 tons compared to the Kumbhir-class's 1,120 tons.
Which is faster, the Kumbhir-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Kumbhir-class's 18 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kumbhir-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Kumbhir-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kumbhir-class or Trieste-class?
The Trieste-class is longer at 245.0 meters compared to the Kumbhir-class's 83.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Kumbhir-class and Trieste-class have?
The Trieste-class has a larger crew complement of 460 compared to the Kumbhir-class's 40 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kumbhir-class or Trieste-class?
The Kumbhir-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Trieste-class.