Nilgiri vs Shivalik
Overview
The Nilgiri and the Shivalik are both Frigate classes.
Displacement is 6,670 tons for the Nilgiri vs 6,200 tons for the Shivalik. The Nilgiri reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Shivalik. Operational range is 2,500 nautical miles for the Nilgiri vs 5,000 for the Shivalik. The Nilgiri carries a crew of 226 vs 257 for the Shivalik.
The Nilgiri was produced in 7 units vs 3 for the Shivalik. Cost per hull is $480M for the Nilgiri vs $650M for the Shivalik. The Nilgiri was commissioned in 2025, 15 years after the Shivalik (2010).
| Indian stealth frigate armed with BrahMos and Barak-8, six ships commissioned since January 2025. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Frigate |
| Type | Guided-missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number built | 7 units |
| Estimated unit price | $480 million |
| Displacement | 6,670 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,500 nm at 28 knots ◉ |
| Length | 149.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 226 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × GE LM2500+ gas turbines + 2 diesels, 2 shafts |
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| Displacement | 6,200 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 5,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 144.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 16.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 257 ◉ |
| Propulsion | CODOG: 2 × Pielstick 16 PA6 STC Diesel engines (11,300 kW each) and 2 × GE LM2500+ (25,100 kW each) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Nilgiri-class or Shivalik-class?
The Nilgiri-class has greater displacement at 6,670 tons compared to the Shivalik-class's 6,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Nilgiri-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Nilgiri-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nilgiri-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Nilgiri-class's 2,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nilgiri-class or Shivalik-class?
The Nilgiri-class is longer at 149.0 meters compared to the Shivalik-class's 144.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Nilgiri-class and Shivalik-class have?
The Shivalik-class has a larger crew complement of 257 compared to the Nilgiri-class's 226 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Nilgiri-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is more expensive at approximately $650 million per unit compared to the Nilgiri-class at $480 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nilgiri-class or Shivalik-class?
The Nilgiri-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Shivalik-class.