TOT - Because design and development time can be skipped and construction time reduced.
Moreover the larger P-17 class is based on pr.11356, but its more costly (mainly due to western origin contents) and carries only as much offensive and defensive punch/weapon loads as the lower tonnage pr.11356. If the Govt is serious, they should open a parallel frigate line, preferably, at Cochin shipyard. They are the only PSU shipyard that have a proven record for performance. Others are improving but will take time.
the p 17's are underarmed as of now,
but that doesn't mean that they will remain so forever
there have been rumours that they are going to replace the arm launcher on the shivaliks with VS shitil. not to mention the maitri SAM thats being funded now.
also the crew comfort and accomodation is much better on the shivalik's .
also the p28 corvettes must be mentioned , which are almost as big as frigates
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