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Nistar vs Proteus

Nistar vs Proteus at a glance — displacement 9,350 vs 6,096 tons, length 118 vs 98 m.

Specifications
Nistar Proteus
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Diving support vessel Multi-role ocean surveillance ship
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Vard (Tulcea, Romania / Brattvåg, Norway)
Year introduced 2025 2023
Number built 2 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price $165 million NA
Displacement 9,350 tons 6,096 tons
Maximum speed NA 14.0 knots
Length 118.4 m 98.1 m
Beam 22.8 m 20.1 m
Crew -- 84
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Armament & Systems
Nistar Proteus
Armament
  • 2 × 30 mm/65 AK-630 CIWS

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Propulsion 2 × diesel engine 5 Caterpillar diesels (3516C/3512C/C32) driving 2 Kongsberg azimuth thrusters
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Nistar-class or Proteus-class?
The Nistar-class has greater displacement at 9,350 tons compared to the Proteus-class's 6,096 tons.
Which is faster, the Nistar-class or Proteus-class?
The Proteus-class is faster with a maximum speed of 14 knots compared to the Nistar-class's 0 knots.
Which is longer, the Nistar-class or Proteus-class?
The Nistar-class is longer at 118.4 meters compared to the Proteus-class's 98.1 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nistar-class or Proteus-class?
The Nistar-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Proteus-class.