Kolkata vs Shivalik
Overview
The Kolkata is a Destroyer, while the Shivalik is a Frigate.
Displacement is 7,400 tons for the Kolkata vs 6,200 tons for the Shivalik. The Kolkata reaches 30 knots vs 32 knots for the Shivalik. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Kolkata vs 5,000 for the Shivalik. The Kolkata carries a crew of 300 vs 257 for the Shivalik.
The Kolkata was produced in 3 units vs 3 for the Shivalik. Cost per hull is $730M for the Kolkata vs $650M for the Shivalik. The Kolkata was commissioned in 2014, 4 years after the Shivalik (2010).
| Displacement | 7,400 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 163.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined gas and gas system: 4 × Zorya-Mashproekt DT-59 reversible gas turbines producing 16.55MW each |
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| 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) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kolkata-class or Shivalik-class?
The Kolkata-class has greater displacement at 7,400 tons compared to the Shivalik-class's 6,200 tons.
Which is faster, the Kolkata-class or Shivalik-class?
The Shivalik-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Kolkata-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kolkata-class or Shivalik-class?
The Kolkata-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Shivalik-class's 5,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kolkata-class or Shivalik-class?
The Kolkata-class is longer at 163.0 meters compared to the Shivalik-class's 144.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kolkata-class and Shivalik-class have?
The Kolkata-class has a larger crew complement of 300 compared to the Shivalik-class's 257 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Kolkata-class or Shivalik-class?
The Kolkata-class is more expensive at approximately $730 million per unit compared to the Shivalik-class at $650 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kolkata-class or Shivalik-class?
Both the Kolkata-class and Shivalik-class have been built in equal numbers with 3 vessels each.