Forrestal vs Vikramaditya
The Forrestal and the Vikramaditya are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 82,000 tons for the Forrestal vs 45,000 tons for the Vikramaditya. The Forrestal reaches 34 knots vs 30 knots for the Vikramaditya. The Forrestal carries a crew of 4,378 vs 1,610 for the Vikramaditya. The Forrestal was produced in 4 units vs 1 for the Vikramaditya. The Forrestal was commissioned in 1955, 32 years before the Vikramaditya (1987).
| American aircraft carrier, 82,000 tons displacement, propelled by eight steam turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | New York Navy Yard |
| Year introduced | 1955 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Indian aircraft carrier, introduced in 1987, displaces 45,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Chernomorskiy Yard |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $2,350 million |
| Displacement | 82,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 326.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 73.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4,378 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 45,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 13,500 nm |
| Length | 284.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 61.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,610 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 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 Forrestal-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Forrestal-class has greater displacement at 82,000 tons compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrestal-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Forrestal-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has a longer range at 13,500 nautical miles compared to the Forrestal-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Forrestal-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Forrestal-class is longer at 326.1 meters compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 284.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrestal-class and Vikramaditya-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 1,610 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrestal-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Forrestal-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikramaditya-class.