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Nistar vs Type 901

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Specifications
Nistar Type 901
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Diving support vessel Fast combat support ship
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard
Year introduced 2025 2017
Number built 2 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $165 million NA
Displacement 9,350 tons 45,000 tons
Maximum speed NA 25.0 knots
Length 118.4 m 240.0 m
Beam 22.8 m 31.5 m
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Nistar Type 901
Armament
  • 2 × 30 mm/65 AK-630 CIWS
  • 4 x 30 mm H/PJ-13
  • helipad
Propulsion 2 × diesel engine 4 × QC280 gas turbines (Total output: 112 MW)

Overview

The Nistar and the Type 901 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

The Type 901 displaces 45,000 tons — 4.8x the Nistar's 9,350 tons.

The Nistar was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Type 901. The Nistar was commissioned in 2025, 8 years after the Type 901 (2017).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Nistar-class or Type 901-class?
The Type 901-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Nistar-class's 9,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Nistar-class or Type 901-class?
The Type 901-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Nistar-class's 0 knots.
Which is longer, the Nistar-class or Type 901-class?
The Type 901-class is longer at 240.0 meters compared to the Nistar-class's 118.4 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nistar-class or Type 901-class?
Both the Nistar-class and Type 901-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.