Forrestal vs George H. W. Bush
The Forrestal and the George H. W. Bush are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 82,000 tons for the Forrestal vs 102,000 tons for the George H. W. Bush. The Forrestal reaches 34 knots vs 30 knots for the George H. W. Bush. The Forrestal carries a crew of 4,378 vs 3,532 for the George H. W. Bush. The Forrestal was produced in 4 units vs 10 for the George H. W. Bush. The Forrestal was commissioned in 1955, 54 years before the George H. W. Bush (2009).
| American aircraft carrier, 82,000 tons displacement, propelled by eight steam turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | New York Navy Yard |
| Year introduced | 1955 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| American aircraft carrier, introduced in 2009, displaces 102,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 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 | 82,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 326.1 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 73.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4,378 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW) |
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| Displacement | 102,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 332.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 76.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3,532 â—‰ |
| 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 Forrestal-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Forrestal-class's 82,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrestal-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Forrestal-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Forrestal-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Forrestal-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Forrestal-class's 326.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrestal-class and George H. W. Bush-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 3,532 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrestal-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Forrestal-class.