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Specifications
Vikramaditya Vikrant
Origin 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Chernomorskiy Yard Cochin Shipyard Limited
Year introduced 1987 2022
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price $2,350 million $3,100 million
Displacement 45,000 tons 45,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range 13,500 nm 8,000 nm
Length 284.0 m 262.5 m
Beam 61.0 m 62.0 m
Crew 1,610 1,645
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Armament & Systems
Vikramaditya Vikrant
Armament
  • 4 x AK-630 CIWS
  • 3 x Barak 1 (2x4 VLS cells)
  • 4-6 x Barak 8 LR-SAM (2x4 VLS cells)
  • 2 × 32 cell VLS Barak 8 SAM
  • 4 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 5 x OFT 12.7 mm M2 Stabilized Remote Controlled Gun
Propulsion 8 turbo-pressurised boilers, 4 shafts, 4 geared steam turbines, generating 180,000 horsepower (134,226 kW) 4 × General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbine (100 MW), 2 × Elecon COGAG Gearbox
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Vikramaditya-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikrant-class has greater displacement at 45,000 tons compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 45,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Vikramaditya-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikrant-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Vikramaditya-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikramaditya-class has a longer range at 13,500 nautical miles compared to the Vikrant-class's 8,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Vikramaditya-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikramaditya-class is longer at 284.0 meters compared to the Vikrant-class's 262.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Vikramaditya-class and Vikrant-class have?
The Vikrant-class has a larger crew complement of 1,645 compared to the Vikramaditya-class's 1,610 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Vikramaditya-class or Vikrant-class?
The Vikrant-class is more expensive at approximately $3.1 billion per unit compared to the Vikramaditya-class at $2.4 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Vikramaditya-class or Vikrant-class?
Both the Vikramaditya-class and Vikrant-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.