Abhay vs Sea Panther

Overview

The Abhay and the Sea Panther are both Corvette classes.

Displacement is 440 tons for the Abhay vs 450 tons for the Sea Panther. The Abhay reaches 28 knots vs 14 knots for the Sea Panther. The Abhay carries a crew of 32 vs 33 for the Sea Panther.

The Abhay was produced in 4 units vs 2 for the Sea Panther. The Abhay was commissioned in 1989, 1 years after the Sea Panther (1988).

Indian corvette, introduced in 1989, propelled by two diesel engines producing 16,184 PS.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Corvette
Type Corvette
Manufacturer Volodarski shipyard
Year introduced 1989
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Hong Kong corvette, 450 tons displacement, propelled by two Caterpillar diesels.
Origin 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Category Corvette
Type Command Boat
Manufacturer Hong Kong Shipyards
Year introduced 1988
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 440 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 2,400 nm at 14 knots
Length 58.5 m
Beam 10.2 m
Crew 32
Propulsion 2 × Type M 521 diesel engines (16,184 PS; 11,903 kW)
Armament
  • 1 × quad Strela-2M (SA-N-5) SAM
  • 1 × 76 mm AK-176 gun
  • 1 × 30 mm AK-630 gun
  • 4 × 533 mm torpedo tubes, SET-65E anti-submarine torpedoes
  • 2 × RBU-1200 five-tubed anti-submarine rocket launcher
Displacement 450 tons
Maximum speed 14.0 knots
Range NA
Length 40.0 m
Beam 8.5 m
Crew 33
Propulsion 2 Cat diesels, 2 shafts, 2,350 bhp
Armament
  • Originally two 12.7 mm machine guns, now removed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Abhay-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Sea Panther-class has greater displacement at 450 tons compared to the Abhay-class's 440 tons.
Which is faster, the Abhay-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Abhay-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Sea Panther-class's 14 knots.
Which has longer range, the Abhay-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Abhay-class has a longer range at 2,400 nautical miles compared to the Sea Panther-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Abhay-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Abhay-class is longer at 58.5 meters compared to the Sea Panther-class's 40.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Abhay-class and Sea Panther-class have?
The Sea Panther-class has a larger crew complement of 33 compared to the Abhay-class's 32 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Abhay-class or Sea Panther-class?
The Abhay-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sea Panther-class.