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Magar vs Tapir

Magar vs Tapir at a glance — displacement 5,665 vs 4,360 tons, length 120 vs 112 m, speed 15 vs 16 knots, crew 136 vs 55.

Specifications
Magar Tapir
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Amphibious vessel Amphibious vessel
Type Amphibious warfare vessel Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Limited Russian State Industry
Year introduced 1987 1965
Number built 2 units 14 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 5,665 tons 4,360 tons
Maximum speed 15.0 knots 16.0 knots
Range 3,000 nm at 14 knots NA
Length 120.0 m 112.8 m
Beam 17.5 m 15.3 m
Crew 136 55
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Armament & Systems
Magar Tapir
Armament
  • 4 × Bofors 40 mm/60 guns
  • 2 × 122 mm multiple-barrel rocket launchers
  • 1 × 122 mm naval Grad bombardment rocket launcher
  • 3 × SA-N-5 SAM positions
  • 1 dual 57 mm/70 cal DP
  • 2 dual 25 mm AA
Propulsion 2 × 8560 hp sustained diesel engine 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp (6,700 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Magar-class or Tapir-class?
The Magar-class has greater displacement at 5,665 tons compared to the Tapir-class's 4,360 tons.
Which is faster, the Magar-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class is faster with a maximum speed of 16 knots compared to the Magar-class's 15 knots.
Which is longer, the Magar-class or Tapir-class?
The Magar-class is longer at 120.0 meters compared to the Tapir-class's 112.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Magar-class and Tapir-class have?
The Magar-class has a larger crew complement of 136 compared to the Tapir-class's 55 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Magar-class or Tapir-class?
The Tapir-class has been built in greater numbers with 14 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Magar-class.