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Type 002 vs Vikrant

Type 002 vs Vikrant at a glance — displacement 70,000 vs 45,000 tons, length 305 vs 262 m, speed 31 vs 30 knots, crew 2,300 vs 1,645.

Specifications
Type 002 Vikrant
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type STOBAR aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Cochin Shipyard Limited
Year introduced 2019 2022
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA $3,100 million
Displacement 70,000 tons 45,000 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots 8,000 nm
Length 305.0 m 262.5 m
Beam 75.0 m 62.0 m
Crew 2,300 1,645
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 002 Vikrant
Armament
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)
  • 2 × 32 cell VLS Barak 8 SAM
  • 4 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 5 x OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
Propulsion Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts 4 × General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbine (100 MW), 2 × Elecon COGAG Gearbox
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 002-class or Vikrant-class?
The Type 002-class has greater displacement at 70,000 tons compared to the Vikrant-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 002-class or Vikrant-class?
The Type 002-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Vikrant-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 002-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikrant-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 002-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 002-class or Vikrant-class?
The Type 002-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Vikrant-class's 262.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 002-class and Vikrant-class have?
The Type 002-class has a larger crew complement of 2,300 compared to the Vikrant-class's 1,645 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 002-class or Vikrant-class?
Both the Type 002-class and Vikrant-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.