Charles de Gaulle vs Nimitz
Overview
The Charles de Gaulle and the Nimitz are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Nimitz displaces 100,000 tons — 2.4x the Charles de Gaulle's 42,500 tons. The Charles de Gaulle reaches 27 knots vs 30 knots for the Nimitz. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Charles de Gaulle vs 99,999 for the Nimitz. The Charles de Gaulle carries a crew of 1,350 vs 5,000 for the Nimitz.
The Charles de Gaulle was produced in 1 units vs 10 for the Nimitz. Cost per hull is $3,500M for the Charles de Gaulle vs $4,500M for the Nimitz. The Charles de Gaulle was commissioned in 2001, 26 years after the Nimitz (1975).
| 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 |
| 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 | 42,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 261.5 m ◉ |
| Beam | 64.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,350 ◉ |
| 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 | 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 Charles de Gaulle-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 42,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-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 Nimitz-class?
Both the Charles de Gaulle-class and Nimitz-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 Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-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 Nimitz-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 1,350 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is more expensive at approximately $4.5 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 Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Charles de Gaulle-class.