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Admiral Kuznetsov vs Invincible

Admiral Kuznetsov vs Invincible at a glance — displacement 58,600 vs 22,000 tons, length 305 vs 209 m, speed 29 vs 28 knots, crew 1,690 vs 650.

Specifications
Admiral Kuznetsov Invincible
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Light aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Nikolayev South Swan Hunter
Year introduced 1991 1980
Number built 2 units 3 units
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 58,600 tons 22,000 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots 28.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm at 18 knots 7,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 305.0 m 209.0 m
Beam 72.0 m 36.0 m
Crew 1,690 650
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Admiral Kuznetsov Invincible
Armament
  • 6 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 8 × CADS-N-1 Kashtan CIWS
  • 12 × P-700 Granit SSM
  • 24 × 8-cell 3K95 Kinzhal SAM VLS
  • RBU-12000 UDAV-1 ASW rocket launchers
  • Sea Dart missile system
  • 2 × 20 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 3 Phalanx / Goalkeeper close-in weapons systems
Propulsion Steam turbines, 8 turbo-pressurised boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) COGAG: 4 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines, 8 × Paxman Valenta diesel generators, 100,000 shp (75 MW), 2 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Invincible-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has greater displacement at 58,600 tons compared to the Invincible-class's 22,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Invincible-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Invincible-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Invincible-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Invincible-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Invincible-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Invincible-class's 209.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Admiral Kuznetsov-class and Invincible-class have?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,690 compared to the Invincible-class's 650 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Invincible-class?
The Invincible-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Admiral Kuznetsov-class.