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Admiral Kuznetsov vs Principe De Asturias

Admiral Kuznetsov vs Principe De Asturias at a glance — displacement 58,600 vs 16,700 tons, length 305 vs 195 m, speed 29 vs 26 knots, crew 1,690 vs 830.

Specifications
Admiral Kuznetsov Principe De Asturias
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Light aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Nikolayev South Bazán
Year introduced 1991 1988
Number built 2 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA $285 million
Displacement 58,600 tons 16,700 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots 26.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm at 18 knots 6,500 nm at 20 knots
Length 305.0 m 195.9 m
Beam 72.0 m 24.3 m
Crew 1,690 830
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Armament & Systems
Admiral Kuznetsov Principe De Asturias
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
  • 4 × FABA Meroka Mod 2B CIWS
  • 12 × Oerlikon L120 20 mm guns
Propulsion Steam turbines, 8 turbo-pressurised boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) 2 × Bazan-General Electric LM2500+ gas turbines in COGAG configuration, one shaft, 46,400 shp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has greater displacement at 58,600 tons compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 16,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 195.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Admiral Kuznetsov-class and Principe De Asturias-class have?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,690 compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 830 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Principe De Asturias-class.