Andrea Doria vs Forrestal
The Andrea Doria and the Forrestal are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Forrestal displaces 82,000 tons — 13:1 the Andrea Doria's 6,500 tons. The Andrea Doria reaches 31 knots vs 34 knots for the Forrestal. The Andrea Doria carries a crew of 485 vs 4,378 for the Forrestal. The Andrea Doria was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Forrestal. The Andrea Doria was commissioned in 1964, 9 years after the Forrestal (1955).
| Italian helicopter cruiser, 6,500 tons displacement, introduced in 1964 and propelled by geared turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Helicopter cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Navalmeccania |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American aircraft carrier, 82,000 tons displacement, propelled by eight steam turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | New York Navy Yard |
| Year introduced | 1955 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 6,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,000 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 149.3 m ◉ |
| Beam | 17.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 485 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 shaft geared turbines, 4 Foster Wheeler boilers, 60,000 hp (45,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 82,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 326.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 73.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4,378 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Andrea Doria-class or Forrestal-class?
The Forrestal-class has greater displacement at 82,000 tons compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Andrea Doria-class or Forrestal-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Andrea Doria-class or Forrestal-class?
The Andrea Doria-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Forrestal-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Andrea Doria-class or Forrestal-class?
The Forrestal-class is longer at 326.1 meters compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 149.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Andrea Doria-class and Forrestal-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 485 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Andrea Doria-class or Forrestal-class?
The Forrestal-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Andrea Doria-class.