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Nistar vs Type 920

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Specifications
Nistar Type 920
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Auxiliary ship Auxiliary ship
Type Diving support vessel Hospital ship
Manufacturer Hindustan Shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International
Year introduced 2025 2008
Number built 2 units 3 units
Estimated unit price $165 million NA
Displacement 9,350 tons 25,760 tons
Maximum speed NA 19.0 knots
Range NA 10,000 nm
Length 118.4 m 180.0 m
Beam 22.8 m NA
Crew -- 130
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Nistar Type 920
Armament
  • 2 × 30 mm/65 AK-630 CIWS

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Propulsion 2 × diesel engine --

Overview

The Nistar and the Type 920 are both Auxiliary ship classes.

The Type 920 displaces 25,760 tons — 2.8x the Nistar's 9,350 tons.

The Nistar was produced in 2 units vs 3 for the Type 920. The Nistar was commissioned in 2025, 17 years after the Type 920 (2008).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Nistar-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has greater displacement at 25,760 tons compared to the Nistar-class's 9,350 tons.
Which is faster, the Nistar-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class is faster with a maximum speed of 19 knots compared to the Nistar-class's 0 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nistar-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Nistar-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nistar-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class is longer at 180.0 meters compared to the Nistar-class's 118.4 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nistar-class or Type 920-class?
The Type 920-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Nistar-class.