Ultimate Comparison: USS Nimitz V/S INS Vikrant

INS Vikrant and USS Nimitz are both aircraft carriers, but they belong to different countries and have different designs and capabilities [{ "selector": ".etjub-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 425px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

INS Vikrant is an Indian aircraft carrier, while USS Nimitz is an American aircraft carrier. [{ "selector": ".funpn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 439px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The displacement of the USS Nimitz is 100,000 tons approximately. In contrast, the displacement of INS Vikrant is close to 45,000 tons. [{ "selector": ".xqpjj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 425px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The USS Nimitz is a supercarrier, measuring 1,092 feet (332.8m) long and In contrast, the INS Vikrant is a much smaller carrier which is 262 mtr long. [{ "selector": ".fkcqx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 416px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The USS Nimitz is powered by two nuclear reactors on the other hand the INS Vikrant is powered by four gas turbines and four diesel engines. [{ "selector": ".fmkbz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 416px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

USS Nimitz has a top speed of more than 31.5 knots (58.3 km/h) and INS Vikrant has a maximum speed of 28 Knots (51.8 km/h). [{ "selector": ".bumkk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 430px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Nimitz is equipped with a wide variety of aircrafts, including F/A-18 Hornet and INS Vikrant is capable of operating air wing consisting of 30 aircraft comprising of MIG-29K fighter jets. [{ "selector": ".ebbft-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 413px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]