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Principe De Asturias vs Vikramaditya

Principe De Asturias vs Vikramaditya at a glance — displacement 16,700 vs 45,000 tons, length 195 vs 284 m, speed 26 vs 30 knots, crew 830 vs 1,610.

Specifications
Principe De Asturias Vikramaditya
Origin 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇳 India
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Light aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Bazán Chernomorskiy Yard
Year introduced 1988 1987
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price $285 million $2,350 million
Displacement 16,700 tons 45,000 tons
Maximum speed 26.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 6,500 nm at 20 knots 13,500 nm
Length 195.9 m 284.0 m
Beam 24.3 m 61.0 m
Crew 830 1,610
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Armament & Systems
Principe De Asturias Vikramaditya
Armament
  • 4 × FABA Meroka Mod 2B CIWS
  • 12 × Oerlikon L120 20 mm guns
  • 4 x AK-630 CIWS
  • 3 x Barak 1 (2x4 VLS cells)
  • 4-6 x Barak 8 LR-SAM (2x4 VLS cells)
Propulsion 2 × Bazan-General Electric LM2500+ gas turbines in COGAG configuration, one shaft, 46,400 shp 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 Principe De Asturias-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 16,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Principe De Asturias-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Principe De Asturias-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has a longer range at 13,500 nautical miles compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Principe De Asturias-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is longer at 284.0 meters compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 195.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Principe De Asturias-class and Vikramaditya-class have?
The Vikramaditya-class has a larger crew complement of 1,610 compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 830 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Principe De Asturias-class or Vikramaditya-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is more expensive at approximately $2.4 billion per unit compared to the Principe De Asturias-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Principe De Asturias-class or Vikramaditya-class?
Both the Principe De Asturias-class and Vikramaditya-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.