Foch/Sao Paulo vs George H. W. Bush

Overview

The Foch/Sao Paulo and the George H. W. Bush are both Aircraft carrier classes.

The George H. W. Bush displaces 102,000 tons β€” 3.1x the Foch/Sao Paulo's 32,800 tons. The Foch/Sao Paulo reaches 32 knots vs 30 knots for the George H. W. Bush. Operational range is 7,500 nautical miles for the Foch/Sao Paulo vs 99,999 for the George H. W. Bush. The Foch/Sao Paulo carries a crew of 1,338 vs 3,532 for the George H. W. Bush.

The Foch/Sao Paulo was produced in 2 units vs 10 for the George H. W. Bush. The Foch/Sao Paulo was commissioned in 1963, 46 years before the George H. W. Bush (2009).

French-built aircraft carrier, 24,200 tons displacement, propelled by steam turbines delivering 126,000 shp. Later sold to Brazil as SΓ£o Paulo.
Origin πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer DCN, St-Nazaire (France)
Year introduced 1963
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
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 32,800 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 32.0 knots β—‰
Range 7,500 nm at 18 knots β—‰
Length 265.0 m β—‰
Beam 51.2 m β—‰
Crew 1,338 β—‰
Propulsion 2 shafts; 4 Γ— steam turbines; 6 Γ— Indret boilers with a power of 126,000 shp (94,000 kW)
Armament
  • 8 Γ— 100 mm turrets (originally)
  • 2 Γ— SACP Crotale EDIR systems (52 missiles)
  • 5 Γ— 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 Γ— Sadral launchers for 6 Mistral missiles each
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 Foch/Sao Paulo-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Foch/Sao Paulo-class's 32,800 tons.
Which is faster, the Foch/Sao Paulo-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The Foch/Sao Paulo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Foch/Sao Paulo-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Foch/Sao Paulo-class has a range of 7,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Foch/Sao Paulo-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Foch/Sao Paulo-class's 265.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Foch/Sao Paulo-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 Foch/Sao Paulo-class's 1,338 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Foch/Sao Paulo-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Foch/Sao Paulo-class.