Personal opinion: P17A looks much better than P17
Shivalik-class & Nilgiri-class (Project 17 A/B) Frigates : Discussions
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Personal opinion: P17A looks much better than P17
Love that they are using an enclosed top deck. Only next step is to reduce the top clutter and hope to see improved sleath design of all equipment and sensors similar to the Mogami Class
I wish they'd kept the enclosed RHIB bay amidships unchanged (via P-17). The rationale that exposed bays facilitate quick launch is valid. However, anti-piracy/HADR missions are best left to suitably-armed NOPVs, not frontline FFGs.
Otherwise, this is an exceptional design, imo. The RBU-6000s are probably not going anywhere for another 10 years.
Otherwise, this is an exceptional design, imo. The RBU-6000s are probably not going anywhere for another 10 years.
The Nilgiri-class is notably larger in length, beam, and draft, reflecting its evolution from the Shivalik-class with increased size for greater capability and improved design.
| Parameter | Nilgiri-class | Shivalik-class |
| Length | 149 m | 142.5 m |
| Beam | 17.8 m | 16.9 m |
| Draft | 5.22 m | 4.5 m |
| Displacement | 6,670 tonnes | 6,200 tonnes |
GReat work. Thanks for this.
The Nilgiri-class is notably larger in length, beam, and draft, reflecting its evolution from the Shivalik-class with increased size for greater capability and improved design.
Parameter Nilgiri-class Shivalik-class Length 149 m 142.5 m Beam 17.8 m 16.9 m Draft 5.22 m 4.5 m Displacement 6,670 tonnes 6,200 tonnes
Other than a single helo hangar, this is a DDG in every way. Imo, 8 Brahmos and 2 x TTL is still enough firepower to qualify as DDG.
F34 has windows in the foredeck - not seen in the other ship
As usual, IN sharing pathetic quality images on social media for so called security reasons.
Aren't there satellites with better image quality these days?
Looks like Cochin shipyard is also planning to bid for Project 17B. It will be interesting!.
welp looks like we aint getting an IAC 2 any time soon. or does kochin have the capablity to build both large scale destroyer level frigates along with a IAC 2?
Ig the subs are gonna get the priority