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Invincible vs Vikramaditya

Invincible vs Vikramaditya at a glance — displacement 22,000 vs 45,000 tons, length 209 vs 284 m, speed 28 vs 30 knots, crew 650 vs 1,610.

Specifications
Invincible Vikramaditya
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇳 India
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Light aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Swan Hunter Chernomorskiy Yard
Year introduced 1980 1987
Number built 3 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA $2,350 million
Displacement 22,000 tons 45,000 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 18 knots 13,500 nm
Length 209.0 m 284.0 m
Beam 36.0 m 61.0 m
Crew 650 1,610
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Armament & Systems
Invincible Vikramaditya
Armament
  • Sea Dart missile system
  • 2 × 20 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 3 Phalanx / Goalkeeper close-in weapons systems
  • 4 x AK-630 CIWS
  • 3 x Barak 1 (2x4 VLS cells)
  • 4-6 x Barak 8 LR-SAM (2x4 VLS cells)
Propulsion COGAG: 4 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines, 8 × Paxman Valenta diesel generators, 100,000 shp (75 MW), 2 shafts 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 Invincible-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Invincible-class's 22,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Invincible-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Invincible-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Invincible-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has a longer range at 13,500 nautical miles compared to the Invincible-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Invincible-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is longer at 284.0 meters compared to the Invincible-class's 209.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Invincible-class and Vikramaditya-class have?
The Vikramaditya-class has a larger crew complement of 1,610 compared to the Invincible-class's 650 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Invincible-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Invincible-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikramaditya-class.