Nimitz vs Vikramaditya
The Nimitz and the Vikramaditya are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Nimitz displaces 100,000 tons — 2.2x the Vikramaditya's 45,000 tons. The Nimitz reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Vikramaditya. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Nimitz vs 13,500 for the Vikramaditya. The Nimitz carries a crew of 5,000 vs 1,610 for the Vikramaditya. The Nimitz was produced in 10 units vs 1 for the Vikramaditya. Cost per hull is $4,500M for the Nimitz vs $2,350M for the Vikramaditya. The Nimitz was commissioned in 1975, 12 years before the Vikramaditya (1987).
| United States aircraft carrier, introduced in 1975, propelled by two nuclear reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding Company |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4,500 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 | 100,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 332.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 76.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5,000 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) |
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| 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) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Nimitz-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Nimitz-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Nimitz-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nimitz-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Nimitz-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Vikramaditya-class has a range of 13,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nimitz-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Nimitz-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 284.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Nimitz-class and Vikramaditya-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 1,610 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Nimitz-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Nimitz-class is more expensive at approximately $4.5 billion per unit compared to the Vikramaditya-class at $2.4 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nimitz-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikramaditya-class.