Forrestal vs Invincible
Overview
The Forrestal and the Invincible are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Forrestal displaces 82,000 tons — 3.7x the Invincible's 22,000 tons. The Forrestal reaches 34 knots vs 28 knots for the Invincible. The Forrestal carries a crew of 4,378 vs 650 for the Invincible.
The Forrestal was produced in 4 units vs 3 for the Invincible. The Forrestal was commissioned in 1955, 25 years before the Invincible (1980).
| 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 |
| British light aircraft carrier, introduced in 1980, displaced 22,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Light aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Swan Hunter |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 82,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 326.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 73.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4,378 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 22,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 209.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 36.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 650 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG: 4 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines, 8 × Paxman Valenta diesel generators, 100,000 shp (75 MW), 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Forrestal-class or Invincible-class?
The Forrestal-class has greater displacement at 82,000 tons compared to the Invincible-class's 22,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrestal-class or Invincible-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Invincible-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the Forrestal-class or Invincible-class?
The Invincible-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Forrestal-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Forrestal-class or Invincible-class?
The Forrestal-class is longer at 326.1 meters compared to the Invincible-class's 209.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrestal-class and Invincible-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the Invincible-class's 650 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrestal-class or Invincible-class?
The Forrestal-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Invincible-class.