Enterprise vs Wasp
The Enterprise and the Wasp are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Enterprise displaces 94,781 tons — 2.3x the Wasp's 41,150 tons. The Enterprise reaches 33 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Enterprise vs 9,500 for the Wasp. The Enterprise carries a crew of 5,828 vs 1,070 for the Wasp. The Enterprise was produced in 1 units vs 8 for the Wasp. Cost per hull is $451M for the Enterprise vs $2,280M for the Wasp. The Enterprise was commissioned in 1961, 28 years before the Wasp (1989).
| United States nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, introduced in 1961, utilizes eight nuclear reactors for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 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 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 | 94,781 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 342.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 78.4 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5,828 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 8 × Westinghouse A2W nuclear reactors, 4 x Westinghouse geared steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 280,000 shp (210 MW) |
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| Displacement | 41,150 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 257.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 31.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,070 ◉ |
| 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 Enterprise-class or Wasp-class?
The Enterprise-class has greater displacement at 94,781 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Enterprise-class or Wasp-class?
The Enterprise-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Enterprise-class or Wasp-class?
The Enterprise-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Wasp-class has a range of 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Enterprise-class or Wasp-class?
The Enterprise-class is longer at 342.0 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Enterprise-class and Wasp-class have?
The Enterprise-class has a larger crew complement of 5,828 compared to the Wasp-class's 1,070 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Enterprise-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class is more expensive at approximately $2.3 billion per unit compared to the Enterprise-class at $451 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enterprise-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Enterprise-class.