Forrestal vs Wasp
The Forrestal and the Wasp are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 82,000 tons for the Forrestal vs 41,150 tons for the Wasp. The Forrestal reaches 34 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. The Forrestal carries a crew of 4,378 vs 1,070 for the Wasp. The Forrestal was produced in 4 units vs 8 for the Wasp. The Forrestal was commissioned in 1955, 34 years before the Wasp (1989).
| 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 amphibious assault ship, 41,150 tons displacement, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,280 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 | 41,150 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 257.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 31.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,070 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); Two General Electric LM2500 geared gas turbines, two shafts (USS Makin Island) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Forrestal-class or Wasp-class?
The Forrestal-class has greater displacement at 82,000 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrestal-class or Wasp-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Forrestal-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Forrestal-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Forrestal-class or Wasp-class?
The Forrestal-class is longer at 326.1 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrestal-class and Wasp-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the Wasp-class's 1,070 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrestal-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Forrestal-class.