Wasp vs Vikramaditya
The Wasp and the Vikramaditya are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 41,150 tons for the Wasp vs 45,000 tons for the Vikramaditya. The Wasp reaches 22 knots vs 30 knots for the Vikramaditya. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Wasp vs 13,500 for the Vikramaditya. The Wasp carries a crew of 1,070 vs 1,610 for the Vikramaditya. The Wasp was produced in 8 units vs 1 for the Vikramaditya. Cost per hull is $2,280M for the Wasp vs $2,350M for the Vikramaditya. The Wasp was commissioned in 1989, 2 years after the Vikramaditya (1987).
| American amphibious assault ship, 41,150 tons displacement, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,280 million |
| 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 | 41,150 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 257.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 31.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,070 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); Two General Electric LM2500 geared gas turbines, two shafts (USS Makin Island) |
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| Displacement | 45,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 13,500 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 284.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 61.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,610 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 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 Wasp-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Wasp-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Wasp-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has a longer range at 13,500 nautical miles compared to the Wasp-class's 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Wasp-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is longer at 284.0 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Wasp-class and Vikramaditya-class have?
The Vikramaditya-class has a larger crew complement of 1,610 compared to the Wasp-class's 1,070 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Wasp-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is more expensive at approximately $2.4 billion per unit compared to the Wasp-class at $2.3 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wasp-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikramaditya-class.