Type 002 vs Vikrant
Overview
The Type 002 and the Vikrant are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 70,000 tons for the Type 002 vs 45,000 tons for the Vikrant. The Type 002 reaches 31 knots vs 30 knots for the Vikrant. Operational range is 4,000 nautical miles for the Type 002 vs 8,000 for the Vikrant. The Type 002 carries a crew of 2,300 vs 1,645 for the Vikrant.
The Type 002 was produced in 1 units vs 1 for the Vikrant. The Type 002 was commissioned in 2019, 3 years before the Vikrant (2022).
| Chinese aircraft carrier, 70,000 tons displacement, uses a STOBAR launch system. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | STOBAR Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipbuilding Industry |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 70,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 305.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 75.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2,300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts |
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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 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.