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Enterprise vs Forrestal

Enterprise vs Forrestal at a glance — displacement 94,781 vs 82,000 tons, length 342 vs 326 m, speed 33 vs 34 knots, crew 5,828 vs 4,378.

Specifications
Enterprise Forrestal
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Newport News Shipbuilding New York Navy Yard
Year introduced 1961 1955
Number built 1 unit 4 units
Estimated unit price $451 million NA
Displacement 94,781 tons 82,000 tons
Maximum speed 33.0 knots 34.0 knots
Range Unlimited NA
Length 342.0 m 326.1 m
Beam 78.4 m 73.0 m
Crew 5,828 4,378
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Armament & Systems
Enterprise Forrestal
Armament
  • 3 × NATO Sea Sparrow launchers (24 missiles)
  • 3 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS mounts
  • 2 × RAM launchers (22 missiles)
  • 8 × 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 3 × 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher launchers
  • 3 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
Propulsion 8 × Westinghouse A2W nuclear reactors, 4 x Westinghouse geared steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 280,000 shp (210 MW) 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Enterprise-class or Forrestal-class?
The Enterprise-class has greater displacement at 94,781 tons compared to the Forrestal-class's 82,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Enterprise-class or Forrestal-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Enterprise-class's 33 knots.
Which has longer range, the Enterprise-class or Forrestal-class?
The Enterprise-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Forrestal-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Enterprise-class or Forrestal-class?
The Enterprise-class is longer at 342.0 meters compared to the Forrestal-class's 326.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Enterprise-class and Forrestal-class have?
The Enterprise-class has a larger crew complement of 5,828 compared to the Forrestal-class's 4,378 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Enterprise-class or Forrestal-class?
The Forrestal-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Enterprise-class.