George H. W. Bush vs Vikramaditya
The George H. W. Bush and the Vikramaditya are both Aircraft carrier classes. The George H. W. Bush displaces 102,000 tons — 2.3x the Vikramaditya's 45,000 tons. The George H. W. Bush reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Vikramaditya. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George H. W. Bush vs 13,500 for the Vikramaditya. The George H. W. Bush carries a crew of 3,532 vs 1,610 for the Vikramaditya. The George H. W. Bush was produced in 10 units vs 1 for the Vikramaditya. Cost per hull is $6,200M for the George H. W. Bush vs $2,350M for the Vikramaditya. The George H. W. Bush was commissioned in 2009, 22 years after the Vikramaditya (1987).
| American aircraft carrier, introduced in 2009, displaces 102,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Newport News |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $6,200 million |
| 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 | 102,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 332.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 76.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3,532 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) |
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| Displacement | 45,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 13,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 284.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 61.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,610 ◉ |
| 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 George H. W. Bush-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the George H. W. Bush-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Vikramaditya-class has a range of 13,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 284.0 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and Vikramaditya-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 1,610 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the George H. W. Bush-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is more expensive at approximately $6.2 billion per unit compared to the Vikramaditya-class at $2.4 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikramaditya-class.