Vikramaditya vs Vikrant
Overview
The Vikramaditya and the Vikrant are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 45,000 tons for the Vikramaditya vs 45,000 tons for the Vikrant. The Vikramaditya reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Vikrant. Operational range is 13,500 nautical miles for the Vikramaditya vs 8,000 for the Vikrant. The Vikramaditya carries a crew of 1,610 vs 1,645 for the Vikrant.
The Vikramaditya was produced in 1 units vs 1 for the Vikrant. Cost per hull is $2,350M for the Vikramaditya vs $3,100M for the Vikrant. The Vikramaditya was commissioned in 1987, 35 years before the Vikrant (2022).
| Indian aircraft carrier, introduced in 1987, displaces 45,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Chernomorskiy Yard |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $2,350 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 | 45,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 13,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 284.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 61.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,610 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 8 turbo-pressurised boilers, 4 shafts, 4 geared steam turbines, generating 180,000 horsepower (134,226 kW) |
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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 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.