Type 001 vs Vikrant
| Chinese STOBAR aircraft carrier, introduced in 2012, propelled by steam turbines producing 200,000 hp. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | STOBAR aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipbuilding Industry |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 1 units |
| Estimated unit price | $120 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 | 60,900 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,850 nm at 3850 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 306.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 74.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,960 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Steam TV12 turbines, 8 KVG-4 boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) |
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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 Type 001-class or Vikrant-class?
The Type 001-class has greater displacement at 60,900 tons compared to the Vikrant-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 001-class or Vikrant-class?
The Type 001-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Vikrant-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 001-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikrant-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 001-class's 3,850 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 001-class or Vikrant-class?
The Type 001-class is longer at 306.4 meters compared to the Vikrant-class's 262.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 001-class and Vikrant-class have?
The Type 001-class has a larger crew complement of 1,960 compared to the Vikrant-class's 1,645 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Type 001-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikrant-class is more expensive at approximately $3.1 billion per unit compared to the Type 001-class at $120 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 001-class or Vikrant-class?
Both the Type 001-class and Vikrant-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.