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George H. W. Bush vs Vikrant

George H. W. Bush vs Vikrant at a glance — displacement 102,000 vs 45,000 tons, length 332 vs 262 m, speed 30 vs 30 knots, crew 3,532 vs 1,645.

Specifications
George H. W. Bush Vikrant
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Newport News Cochin Shipyard Limited
Year introduced 2009 2022
Number built 10 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price $6,200 million $3,100 million
Displacement 102,000 tons 45,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range Unlimited 8,000 nm
Length 332.8 m 262.5 m
Beam 76.8 m 62.0 m
Crew 3,532 1,645
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
George H. W. Bush Vikrant
Armament
  • 2 × Mk 29 ESSM launcher
  • 2 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
  • 3 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × 32 cell VLS Barak 8 SAM
  • 4 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 5 x OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
Propulsion 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) 4 × General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbine (100 MW), 2 × Elecon COGAG Gearbox
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the George H. W. Bush-class or Vikrant-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Vikrant-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikrant-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 Vikrant-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Vikrant-class has a range of 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Vikrant-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Vikrant-class's 262.5 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and Vikrant-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the Vikrant-class's 1,645 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the George H. W. Bush-class or Vikrant-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is more expensive at approximately $6.2 billion per unit compared to the Vikrant-class at $3.1 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Vikrant-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikrant-class.