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Rajput vs Type 051

Overview

The Rajput and the Type 051 are both Destroyer classes.

Displacement is 4,974 tons for the Rajput vs 3,670 tons for the Type 051. The Rajput reaches 35 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 051. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Rajput vs 2,970 for the Type 051. The Rajput carries a crew of 320 vs 280 for the Type 051.

The Rajput was produced in 5 units vs 17 for the Type 051. The Rajput was commissioned in 1980, 9 years after the Type 051 (1971).

Indian destroyer, introduced in 1980, uses Zorya-Mashproekt gas turbines for propulsion.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer 61 Kommunara Shipbuilding Plant
Year introduced 1980
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Chinese destroyer, introduced in 1971, displaced 3,670 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Luda Shipyard
Year introduced 1971
Number built 17 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 4,974 tons
Maximum speed 35.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 2600 knots
Length 146.5 m
Beam 15.8 m
Crew 320
Propulsion 4 × Zorya-Mashproekt M3E gas turbines in COGAG, 72,000 hp (54,000 kW); 2 shafts
Armament
  • 8 × BrahMos (inclined launchers)
  • 8 × BrahMos aft VLS
  • 4 × SS-N-2D Styx AShM
  • 2 × S-125M twin arm launcher
  • 2 × 8 VL-SRSAM
  • 2 × 8 Barak VLS
  • 1 × AK-726 twin 3" naval gun
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun
  • 4 × 30 mm AK-630M CIWS
  • 1 × 533 mm PTA 533 quintuple torpedo tube launcher
  • 2 × RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher
Displacement 3,670 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 2,970 nm at 15 knots
Length 132.0 m
Beam 12.8 m
Crew 280
Propulsion 2 steam turbines, 72,000 shp (53,700 kW)
Armament
  • 2 × 3 HY-1 anti-ship missiles
  • 4 × 4 YJ-83 anti-ship cruise missiles
  • 8 × HQ-7 surface-to-air missiles + 16 spare
  • 2 × 2 Type 76 twin 130 mm dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 2 Type 79 100 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 76 twin 37 mm naval guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 66 twin 57 mm guns
  • 4 × 2 Type 61 25 mm AAA guns
  • 2 × 12 Type 75 anti-submarine rocket systems
  • 2 × 3 324 mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes
  • 4 × Type 64 depth charges
  • 38 naval mines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Rajput-class or Type 051-class?
The Rajput-class has greater displacement at 4,974 tons compared to the Type 051-class's 3,670 tons.
Which is faster, the Rajput-class or Type 051-class?
The Rajput-class is faster with a maximum speed of 35 knots compared to the Type 051-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Rajput-class or Type 051-class?
The Rajput-class has a longer range at 4,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 051-class's 2,970 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Rajput-class or Type 051-class?
The Rajput-class is longer at 146.5 meters compared to the Type 051-class's 132.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Rajput-class and Type 051-class have?
The Rajput-class has a larger crew complement of 320 compared to the Type 051-class's 280 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Rajput-class or Type 051-class?
The Type 051-class has been built in greater numbers with 17 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Rajput-class.