Cavour vs Wasp
The Cavour and the Wasp are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 27,100 tons for the Cavour vs 41,150 tons for the Wasp. The Cavour reaches 29 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Cavour vs 9,500 for the Wasp. The Cavour carries a crew of 486 vs 1,070 for the Wasp. The Cavour was produced in 1 units vs 8 for the Wasp. Cost per hull is $1,466M for the Cavour vs $2,280M for the Wasp. The Cavour was commissioned in 2008, 19 years after the Wasp (1989).
| 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 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 | 27,100 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 16 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 244.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 39.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 486 â—‰ |
| 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 | 41,150 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 257.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 31.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,070 â—‰ |
| 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 Cavour-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has greater displacement at 41,150 tons compared to the Cavour-class's 27,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Cavour-class or Wasp-class?
The Cavour-class is faster with a maximum speed of 29 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cavour-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Cavour-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cavour-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class is longer at 257.0 meters compared to the Cavour-class's 244.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cavour-class and Wasp-class have?
The Wasp-class has a larger crew complement of 1,070 compared to the Cavour-class's 486 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cavour-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class is more expensive at approximately $2.3 billion per unit compared to the Cavour-class at $1.5 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cavour-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Cavour-class.