Queen Elizabeth vs Vikrant
| British aircraft carrier, introduced in 2017, displaces 80,600 tons and has a crew of 679. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Aircraft Carrier Alliance |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 2,017 units |
| Estimated unit price | $9,700 million |
| 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 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3,100 million |
| Displacement | 70,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 284.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 73.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 679 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Integrated electric propulsion: 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Trent MT30 36 MW gas turbine engines, 2 × Wärtsilä 16V38 and 2 x 12V38 marine diesel engines (40 MW), 4 × GE Power Conversion 20 MW Advanced Induction Motors |
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| Displacement | 45,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 8,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 262.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 62.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,645 â—‰ |
| 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 Queen Elizabeth-class or Vikrant-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class has greater displacement at 70,600 tons compared to the Vikrant-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Queen Elizabeth-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikrant-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Queen Elizabeth-class or Vikrant-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Vikrant-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Queen Elizabeth-class or Vikrant-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class is longer at 284.0 meters compared to the Vikrant-class's 262.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Queen Elizabeth-class and Vikrant-class have?
The Vikrant-class has a larger crew complement of 1,645 compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 679 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Queen Elizabeth-class or Vikrant-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class is more expensive at approximately $9.7 billion per unit compared to the Vikrant-class at $3.1 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Queen Elizabeth-class or Vikrant-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class has been built in greater numbers with 2,017 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikrant-class.