Kiev modified vs Vikrant
Overview
The Kiev modified is a Cruiser, while the Vikrant is a Aircraft carrier.
Displacement is 45,000 tons for the Kiev modified vs 45,000 tons for the Vikrant. The Kiev modified reaches 32 knots vs 30 knots for the Vikrant. Operational range is 13,000 nautical miles for the Kiev modified vs 8,000 for the Vikrant. The Kiev modified carries a crew of 1,200 vs 1,645 for the Vikrant.
The Kiev modified was produced in 4 units vs 1 for the Vikrant. The Kiev modified was commissioned in 1975, 47 years before the Vikrant (2022).
| 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, 45,000 tons displacement, propelled by four General Electric LM2500 gas turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Cochin Shipyard Limited |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $3,100 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 |
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| Displacement | 45,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 8,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 262.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 62.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,645 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbine (100 MW), 2 × Elecon COGAG Gearbox |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kiev modified-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikrant-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 Vikrant-class?
The Kiev modified-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Vikrant-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kiev modified-class or Vikrant-class?
The Kiev modified-class has a longer range at 13,000 nautical miles compared to the Vikrant-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kiev modified-class or Vikrant-class?
The Kiev modified-class is longer at 273.0 meters compared to the Vikrant-class's 262.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Kiev modified-class and Vikrant-class have?
The Vikrant-class has a larger crew complement of 1,645 compared to the Kiev modified-class's 1,200 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kiev modified-class or Vikrant-class?
The Kiev modified-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikrant-class.