Queen Elizabeth vs Vikrant
Overview
The Queen Elizabeth and the Vikrant are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 70,600 tons for the Queen Elizabeth vs 45,000 tons for the Vikrant. The Queen Elizabeth reaches 25 knots vs 30 knots for the Vikrant. Operational range is 10,000 nautical miles for the Queen Elizabeth vs 8,000 for the Vikrant. The Queen Elizabeth carries a crew of 679 vs 1,645 for the Vikrant.
The Queen Elizabeth was produced in 2 units vs 1 for the Vikrant. Cost per hull is $9,700M for the Queen Elizabeth vs $3,100M for the Vikrant. The Queen Elizabeth was commissioned in 2017, 5 years before the Vikrant (2022).
| 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 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 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $3,100 million |
| Displacement | 70,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 284.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 73.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 679 ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 |
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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 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Vikrant-class.