Andrea Doria vs Kitty Hawk
The Andrea Doria and the Kitty Hawk are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Kitty Hawk displaces 83,090 tons — 13:1 the Andrea Doria's 6,500 tons. The Andrea Doria reaches 31 knots vs 32 knots for the Kitty Hawk. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Andrea Doria vs 10,428 for the Kitty Hawk. The Andrea Doria carries a crew of 485 vs 5,624 for the Kitty Hawk. The Andrea Doria was produced in 2 units vs 4 for the Kitty Hawk. The Andrea Doria was commissioned in 1964, 3 years after the Kitty Hawk (1961).
| 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 |
| United States aircraft carrier, 83,090 tons displacement, propelled by steam turbines generating 280,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | New York Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| 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 | 83,090 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,428 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 326.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 86.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5,624 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 8 × steam boilers with Westinghouse geared steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 280,000 shp (210 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Andrea Doria-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class has greater displacement at 83,090 tons compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Andrea Doria-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Andrea Doria-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class has a longer range at 10,428 nautical miles compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Andrea Doria-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class is longer at 326.0 meters compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 149.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Andrea Doria-class and Kitty Hawk-class have?
The Kitty Hawk-class has a larger crew complement of 5,624 compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 485 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Andrea Doria-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Andrea Doria-class.