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
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 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
Armament
  • 2 × 32 cell VLS Barak 8 SAM
  • 4 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 5 x OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun

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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.