Cavour vs Nimitz
The Cavour and the Nimitz are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Nimitz displaces 100,000 tons — 3.7x the Cavour's 27,100 tons. The Cavour reaches 29 knots vs 30 knots for the Nimitz. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Cavour vs 99,999 for the Nimitz. The Cavour carries a crew of 486 vs 5,000 for the Nimitz. The Cavour was produced in 1 units vs 10 for the Nimitz. Cost per hull is $1,466M for the Cavour vs $4,500M for the Nimitz. The Cavour was commissioned in 2008, 33 years after the Nimitz (1975).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Cavour-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Cavour-class's 27,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Cavour-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-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 Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-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 Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Cavour-class's 244.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cavour-class and Nimitz-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the Cavour-class's 486 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Cavour-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is more expensive at approximately $4.5 billion per unit compared to the Cavour-class at $1.5 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cavour-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Cavour-class.