Cavour vs Gerald R. Ford
Overview
The Cavour and the Gerald R. Ford are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Gerald R. Ford displaces 101,605 tons — 3.7x the Cavour's 27,100 tons. The Cavour reaches 29 knots vs 30 knots for the Gerald R. Ford. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Cavour vs 99,999 for the Gerald R. Ford. The Cavour carries a crew of 486 vs 2,600 for the Gerald R. Ford.
The Cavour was produced in 1 units vs 2 for the Gerald R. Ford. Cost per hull is $1,466M for the Cavour vs $12,998M for the Gerald R. Ford. The Cavour was commissioned in 2008, 9 years before the Gerald R. Ford (2017).
| Italian aircraft carrier, introduced in 2008, uses a COGAG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $1,466 million |
| American aircraft carrier, 101,605 tons displacement, introduced in 2017. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $12,998 million |
| Displacement | 27,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 244.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 39.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 486 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG scheme – 2 × shafts – 4 × General Electric/Avio LM2500+ gas turbines providing 88,000 kW (118,000 bhp) – 6 × diesel generators Wärtsila CW 12V200 13,200 kW (17,700 bhp) |
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| Displacement | 101,605 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 337.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 78.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2,600 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cavour-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Cavour-class's 27,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Cavour-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Cavour-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cavour-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Cavour-class has a range of 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cavour-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Cavour-class's 244.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cavour-class and Gerald R. Ford-class have?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has a larger crew complement of 2,600 compared to the Cavour-class's 486 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cavour-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is more expensive at approximately $13.0 billion per unit compared to the Cavour-class at $1.5 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cavour-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Cavour-class.