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Admiral Kuznetsov vs Vikramaditya

Admiral Kuznetsov vs Vikramaditya at a glance — displacement 58,600 vs 45,000 tons, length 305 vs 284 m, speed 29 vs 30 knots, crew 1,690 vs 1,610.

Specifications
Admiral Kuznetsov Vikramaditya
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇳 India
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Nikolayev South Chernomorskiy Yard
Year introduced 1991 1987
Number built 2 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA $2,350 million
Displacement 58,600 tons 45,000 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm at 18 knots 13,500 nm
Length 305.0 m 284.0 m
Beam 72.0 m 61.0 m
Crew 1,690 1,610
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Admiral Kuznetsov Vikramaditya
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 x AK-630 CIWS
  • 3 x Barak 1 (2x4 VLS cells)
  • 4-6 x Barak 8 LR-SAM (2x4 VLS cells)
Propulsion Steam turbines, 8 turbo-pressurised boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) 8 turbo-pressurised boilers, 4 shafts, 4 geared steam turbines, generating 180,000 horsepower (134,226 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has greater displacement at 58,600 tons compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Admiral Kuznetsov-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has a longer range at 13,500 nautical miles compared to the Admiral Kuznetsov-class's 8,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 284.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Admiral Kuznetsov-class and Vikramaditya-class have?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has a larger crew complement of 1,690 compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 1,610 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikramaditya-class.