Kiev modified vs Vikramaditya

Overview

The Kiev modified is a Cruiser, while the Vikramaditya is a Aircraft carrier.

Displacement is 45,000 tons for the Kiev modified vs 45,000 tons for the Vikramaditya. The Kiev modified reaches 32 knots vs 30 knots for the Vikramaditya. Operational range is 13,000 nautical miles for the Kiev modified vs 13,500 for the Vikramaditya. The Kiev modified carries a crew of 1,200 vs 1,610 for the Vikramaditya.

The Kiev modified was produced in 4 units vs 1 for the Vikramaditya. The Kiev modified was commissioned in 1975, 12 years before the Vikramaditya (1987).

Indian aircraft cruiser, introduced in 1975, displaces 45,000 tons and uses turbopressurized boilers.
Origin 🇮🇳 India
Category Cruiser
Type Aircraft cruiser
Manufacturer Chernomorsky Shipyard 444
Year introduced 1975
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 45,000 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 13,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 273.0 m
Beam 53.0 m
Crew 1,200
Propulsion 8 turbopressurized boilers, 4 steam turbines (200,000 shp (150,000 kW)), four shafts
Armament
  • 80 to 200 surface-to-air missiles
  • 2 dual-purpose guns
  • 8 close-in weapons systems
  • 10 torpedo tubes
  • P-500 Bazalt SSM launchers
  • M-11 Shtorm SAM launchers
  • 4K33 Osa-M launchers
  • RPK-1 Vikhr nuclear depth charge launcher
  • RBU-6000 antisubmarine rocket launchers
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)
Armament
  • 4 x AK-630 CIWS
  • 3 x Barak 1 (2x4 VLS cells)
  • 4-6 x Barak 8 LR-SAM (2x4 VLS cells)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kiev modified-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Kiev modified-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Kiev modified-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Kiev modified-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kiev modified-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has a longer range at 13,500 nautical miles compared to the Kiev modified-class's 13,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kiev modified-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is longer at 284.0 meters compared to the Kiev modified-class's 273.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kiev modified-class and Vikramaditya-class have?
The Vikramaditya-class has a larger crew complement of 1,610 compared to the Kiev modified-class's 1,200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kiev modified-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Kiev modified-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikramaditya-class.