Forrestal vs Gerald R. Ford
The Forrestal and the Gerald R. Ford are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 82,000 tons for the Forrestal vs 101,605 tons for the Gerald R. Ford. The Forrestal reaches 34 knots vs 30 knots for the Gerald R. Ford. The Forrestal carries a crew of 4,378 vs 2,600 for the Gerald R. Ford. The Forrestal was produced in 4 units vs 2 for the Gerald R. Ford. The Forrestal was commissioned in 1955, 62 years before the Gerald R. Ford (2017).
| 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, 101,605 tons displacement, introduced in 2017. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $12,998 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) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 101,605 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 337.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 78.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2,600 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Forrestal-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Forrestal-class's 82,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrestal-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Gerald R. Ford-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Forrestal-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-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 Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Forrestal-class's 326.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrestal-class and Gerald R. Ford-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the Gerald R. Ford-class's 2,600 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrestal-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Forrestal-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Gerald R. Ford-class.