Natya vs Sandown

The Natya and the Sandown are both Mine warfare classes. Displacement is 873 tons for the Natya vs 600 tons for the Sandown. The Natya reaches 17 knots vs 13 knots for the Sandown. The Natya carries a crew of 68 vs 34 for the Sandown. The Natya was produced in 45 units vs 15 for the Sandown. The Natya was commissioned in 1970, 19 years before the Sandown (1989).

Soviet minesweeper, introduced in 1970, displaced 873 tons and had a crew of 68.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Mine warfare
Type Minesweeper
Manufacturer KB Baltic Zavod
Year introduced 1970
Number built 45 units
Estimated unit price NA
British mine warfare ship, introduced in 1989, utilizes Voith Schneider Propellers for propulsion.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Mine warfare
Type Minehunter
Manufacturer Vosper Thornycroft
Year introduced 1989
Number built 15 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 873 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 17.0 knots â—‰
Range 1,500 nm at 12 knots
Length 61.0 m â—‰
Beam 10.2 m â—‰
Crew 68 â—‰
Propulsion 2 × M-503 diesel engines 5,000 hp (3,700 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 dual 30 mm autocannons
  • 2 × 2М-3М dual 25 mm autocannons
  • 2 × 5 RBU 1200
  • 7 AMD-1000 naval mines or 32 depth charges
  • underwater mine searcher MKT-210
  • Sweeps BKT, AT-3, TEM-4
Displacement 600 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 13.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 52.5 m â—‰
Beam 10.9 m â—‰
Crew 34 â—‰
Propulsion Paxman Valenta 6RP200E diesels, 1,523 shp (1,136 kW); Diesel-electric drive; Combimac electric motors 100kW; Voith Schneider Propellers; Schottel bow thrusters
Armament
  • 1 × DS30B Mk 1 30 mm gun
  • 3 × Browning .50 caliber heavy machine guns
  • 2 × General purpose machine guns
  • SeaFox mine disposal system
  • Diver-placed explosive charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Natya-class or Sandown-class?
The Natya-class has greater displacement at 873 tons compared to the Sandown-class's 600 tons.
Which is faster, the Natya-class or Sandown-class?
The Natya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 17 knots compared to the Sandown-class's 13 knots.
Which has longer range, the Natya-class or Sandown-class?
The Natya-class has a longer range at 1,500 nautical miles compared to the Sandown-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Natya-class or Sandown-class?
The Natya-class is longer at 61.0 meters compared to the Sandown-class's 52.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Natya-class and Sandown-class have?
The Natya-class has a larger crew complement of 68 compared to the Sandown-class's 34 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Natya-class or Sandown-class?
The Natya-class has been built in greater numbers with 45 vessels compared to 15 vessels of the Sandown-class.