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Talwar-class frigate
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Frigates · Russia · 2000
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Talwar-classfrigate

⚙ Krivak-class frigate variant
Talwar-class frigate
Talwar-class frigate Photo: Ministry of Defence · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
65
ASW Capability
60
Sensors
70
Versatility
75
Endurance
70
Survivability
75
Aviation
55
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerBaltic Shipyard
CategoryFrigates
EraPost-Cold War
In service2000
Operators1 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Frigates MASS Rating
13/25
Post-Cold War
52/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
65
ASW Capability
60
Sensors
70
Versatility
75
Endurance
70
Survivability
75
Aviation
55
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Talwar-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2000–
Quantity
8
Unit Price (current)
$487.5M↗ 3% inflation · 2024→2025
Original Price
$475.0M (2024)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · POST-COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$487.5M
Original: $475.0M (2024)
Inflation: +%3
69
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Hull ClassificationFrigate
  • Ship TypeGuided missile frigate
  • Builder / ShipyardBaltiysky Zavod, Yantar Shipyard, Goa Shipyard
  • Ships in Class10
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement3,850 t
  • Full Load Displacement4,035 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)124.8 m
  • Beam15.2 m
  • Draft4.2 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement180
  • Officers18
◆Propulsion10MOD.10
  • PropulsionCODAG
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)COGAG with Zorya-Mashproekt M7N.1E propulsion plant
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power32,035 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed32 kn
  • Cruise Speed14 kn
  • Range4,850
  • Endurance30 day
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun1 × 100mm A-190E
  • Main Gun Calibre100 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
⬢Missile Armament3MOD.3
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability1MOD.1
◇Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost475,000,000 USD
◆Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed8
  • Active8
  • Under Construction2
  • Planned10
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1997Sale: India (3 units) · $1.0 Mr
  2. 2000Production started
  3. 2006Sale: India (3 units)
26
years in service
8
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Talwar-class frigateSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2006India3——
1997India3$1.00 Mr$2.01 Mr
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Combined diesel-electric and gas propulsion system integrating diesel engines for cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operation.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
Radar system using multiple small antennas whose signals are combined to create a steerable beam without physical movement, enabling rapid scanning and tracking of multiple targets.
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