Charles de Gaulle vs Wasp
The Charles de Gaulle and the Wasp are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 42,500 tons for the Charles de Gaulle vs 41,150 tons for the Wasp. The Charles de Gaulle reaches 27 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Charles de Gaulle vs 9,500 for the Wasp. The Charles de Gaulle carries a crew of 1,350 vs 1,070 for the Wasp. The Charles de Gaulle was produced in 1 units vs 8 for the Wasp. Cost per hull is $3,500M for the Charles de Gaulle vs $2,280M for the Wasp. The Charles de Gaulle was commissioned in 2001, 12 years after the Wasp (1989).
| French aircraft carrier, introduced in 2001, has a displacement of 42,500 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | DCN |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $3,500 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 | 42,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 261.5 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 64.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,350 â—‰ |
| 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 |
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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 Charles de Gaulle-class or Wasp-class?
The Charles de Gaulle-class has greater displacement at 42,500 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Wasp-class?
The Charles de Gaulle-class is faster with a maximum speed of 27 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Wasp-class?
The Charles de Gaulle-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Wasp-class has a range of 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Wasp-class?
The Charles de Gaulle-class is longer at 261.5 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles de Gaulle-class and Wasp-class have?
The Charles de Gaulle-class has a larger crew complement of 1,350 compared to the Wasp-class's 1,070 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Wasp-class?
The Charles de Gaulle-class is more expensive at approximately $3.5 billion per unit compared to the Wasp-class at $2.3 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Charles de Gaulle-class.