Andrea Doria vs Nimitz
The Andrea Doria and the Nimitz are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Nimitz displaces 100,000 tons — 15:1 the Andrea Doria's 6,500 tons. The Andrea Doria reaches 31 knots vs 30 knots for the Nimitz. Operational range is 6,000 nautical miles for the Andrea Doria vs 99,999 for the Nimitz. The Andrea Doria carries a crew of 485 vs 5,000 for the Nimitz. The Andrea Doria was produced in 2 units vs 10 for the Nimitz. The Andrea Doria was commissioned in 1964, 11 years before the Nimitz (1975).
| 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, introduced in 1975, propelled by two nuclear reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding Company |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4,500 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 | 100,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 332.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 76.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5,000 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Andrea Doria-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 6,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Andrea Doria-class or Nimitz-class?
The Andrea Doria-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Nimitz-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Andrea Doria-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Andrea Doria-class has a range of 6,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Andrea Doria-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 149.3 meters.
How many crew members do the Andrea Doria-class and Nimitz-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the Andrea Doria-class's 485 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Andrea Doria-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Andrea Doria-class.