Enterprise vs George H. W. Bush

Overview

The Enterprise and the George H. W. Bush are both Aircraft carrier classes.

Displacement is 94,781 tons for the Enterprise vs 102,000 tons for the George H. W. Bush. The Enterprise reaches 33 knots vs 30 knots for the George H. W. Bush. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Enterprise vs 99,999 for the George H. W. Bush. The Enterprise carries a crew of 5,828 vs 3,532 for the George H. W. Bush.

The Enterprise was produced in 1 units vs 10 for the George H. W. Bush. Cost per hull is $451M for the Enterprise vs $6,200M for the George H. W. Bush. The Enterprise was commissioned in 1961, 48 years before the George H. W. Bush (2009).

United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, introduced in 1961, utilizes eight nuclear reactors for propulsion.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Newport News Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1961
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price $451 million
American aircraft carrier, introduced in 2009, displaces 102,000 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Newport News
Year introduced 2009
Number built 10 units
Estimated unit price $6,200 million
Displacement 94,781 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 33.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 342.0 m β—‰
Beam 78.4 m β—‰
Crew 5,828 β—‰
Propulsion 8 Γ— Westinghouse A2W nuclear reactors, 4 x Westinghouse geared steam turbines, 4 Γ— shafts, 280,000 shp (210 MW)
Armament
  • 3 Γ— NATO Sea Sparrow launchers (24 missiles)
  • 3 Γ— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS mounts
  • 2 Γ— RAM launchers (22 missiles)
Displacement 102,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 332.8 m β—‰
Beam 76.8 m β—‰
Crew 3,532 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 Γ— steam turbines, 4 Γ— shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW)
Armament
  • 2 Γ— Mk 29 ESSM launcher
  • 2 Γ— RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
  • 3 Γ— Phalanx CIWS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Enterprise-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Enterprise-class's 94,781 tons.
Which is faster, the Enterprise-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The Enterprise-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Enterprise-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
Both the Enterprise-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 Enterprise-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The Enterprise-class is longer at 342.0 meters compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 332.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Enterprise-class and George H. W. Bush-class have?
The Enterprise-class has a larger crew complement of 5,828 compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 3,532 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Enterprise-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 Enterprise-class at $451 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enterprise-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 Enterprise-class.