Andrea Doria vs Wasp
The Andrea Doria and the Wasp are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Wasp displaces 41,150 tons — 6.3x the Andrea Doria's 6,500 tons. The Andrea Doria reaches 31 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Andrea Doria vs 9,500 for the Wasp. The Andrea Doria carries a crew of 485 vs 1,070 for the Wasp. The Andrea Doria was produced in 2 units vs 8 for the Wasp. The Andrea Doria was commissioned in 1964, 25 years before the Wasp (1989).
| 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 amphibious assault ship, 41,150 tons displacement, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,280 million |
| 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 | 41,150 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 257.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 31.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,070 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); Two General Electric LM2500 geared gas turbines, two shafts (USS Makin Island) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Andrea Doria-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has greater displacement at 41,150 tons compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Andrea Doria-class or Wasp-class?
The Andrea Doria-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Andrea Doria-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Andrea Doria-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class is longer at 257.0 meters compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 149.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Andrea Doria-class and Wasp-class have?
The Wasp-class has a larger crew complement of 1,070 compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 485 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Andrea Doria-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Andrea Doria-class.