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Charles de Gaulle vs George H. W. Bush

Charles de Gaulle vs George H. W. Bush at a glance — displacement 42,500 vs 102,000 tons, length 261 vs 332 m, speed 27 vs 30 knots, crew 1,350 vs 3,532.

Specifications
Charles de Gaulle George H. W. Bush
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer DCN Northrop Grumman Newport News
Year introduced 2001 2009
Number built 1 unit 10 units
Estimated unit price $3,500 million $6,200 million
Displacement 42,500 tons 102,000 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range Unlimited Unlimited
Length 261.5 m 332.8 m
Beam 64.4 m 76.8 m
Crew 1,350 3,532
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Armament & Systems
Charles de Gaulle George H. W. Bush
Armament
  • 4 × 8 cell A-43 Sylver launchers carrying MBDA Aster 15 missiles
  • 2 × 6 cell Sadral launchers carrying Mistral missiles
  • 8 × Giat 20F2 20 mm cannons
  • 3 × Nexter Narwhal 20mm autocannons
  • 2 × Mk 29 ESSM launcher
  • 2 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
  • 3 × Phalanx CIWS
Propulsion 2 × Areva K15 pressurised water reactors (PWR), 150 MWt each; 2 × Alstom steam turbines with a total 61 MW (82,000 hp) shaft power; 4 × diesel-electric; 2 × shafts 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 Charles de Gaulle-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 42,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles de Gaulle-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles de Gaulle-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
Both the Charles de Gaulle-class and George H. W. Bush-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the Charles de Gaulle-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 261.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles de Gaulle-class and George H. W. Bush-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 1,350 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Charles de Gaulle-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is more expensive at approximately $6.2 billion per unit compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class at $3.5 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles de Gaulle-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Charles de Gaulle-class.