Delhi vs Shivalik

Overview

The Delhi is a Destroyer, while the Shivalik is a Frigate.

Displacement is 6,200 tons for the Delhi vs 6,200 tons for the Shivalik. The Delhi reaches 32 knots vs 32 knots for the Shivalik. Operational range is 4,500 nautical miles for the Delhi vs 5,000 for the Shivalik. The Delhi carries a crew of 350 vs 257 for the Shivalik.

The Delhi was produced in 3 units vs 3 for the Shivalik. Cost per hull is $380M for the Delhi vs $650M for the Shivalik. The Delhi was commissioned in 1997, 13 years before the Shivalik (2010).

Indian guided-missile destroyer, introduced in 1997, propelled by gas turbines delivering 32.0 knots.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Destroyer
Type Guided-missile destroyer
Manufacturer Mazagon Dock Limited
Year introduced 1997
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price $380 million
Indian frigate, introduced in 2010, displaces 6,200 tons and uses CODOG propulsion.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Frigate
Type Guided-missile frigate
Manufacturer Mazagon Dock Limited
Year introduced 2010
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price $650 million
Displacement 6,200 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 4,500 nm at 18 knots
Length 163.0 m
Beam 17.0 m
Crew 350
Propulsion 2 × Zorya-Mashproekt M36E propulsion plants with DT-59 gas turbines 82,820 hp (61,760 kW)
Armament
  • 8 × BrahMos (slant launchers) anti-ship missiles
  • 2 × Shtil-1 single-arm surface-to-air missile launchers (total 48 missiles)
  • 32 × Barak 1 point-defence surface-to-air missiles (VLS launched)
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 × RBU-6000 rocket launchers
  • Quintuple 533mm torpedo tubes
  • 2 rails of depth charges
Displacement 6,200 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 5,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 144.0 m
Beam 16.9 m
Crew 257
Propulsion CODOG: 2 × Pielstick 16 PA6 STC Diesel engines (11,300 kW each) and 2 × GE LM2500+ (25,100 kW each)
Armament
  • 1 × Shtil-1 single-arm surface-to-air missile launcher (24 missiles)
  • 32-cell VLS for Barak 1 point-defence surface-to-air missiles
  • 8 × VLS launched BrahMos anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles
  • 1 × OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun
  • 2 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 2 x OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
  • 2 × 2 DTA-53-956 torpedo launchers
  • 2 × RBU-6000 (RPK-8) rocket launchers

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class has greater displacement at 6,200 tons compared to the Delhi-class's 6,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Delhi-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class has a longer range at 5,000 nautical miles compared to the Delhi-class's 4,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
The Delhi-class is longer at 163.0 meters compared to the Shivalik-class's 144.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Delhi-class and Shivalik-class have?
The Delhi-class has a larger crew complement of 350 compared to the Shivalik-class's 257 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is more expensive at approximately $650 million per unit compared to the Delhi-class at $380 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Delhi-class or Shivalik-class?
Both the Delhi-class and Shivalik-class have been built in equal numbers with 3 vessels each.