Forrestal vs LPX

The Forrestal and the LPX are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Forrestal displaces 82,000 tons — 4.2x the LPX's 19,500 tons. The Forrestal reaches 34 knots vs 23 knots for the LPX. The Forrestal carries a crew of 4,378 vs 330 for the LPX. The Forrestal was produced in 4 units vs 2 for the LPX. The Forrestal was commissioned in 1955, 52 years before the LPX (2007).

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

LPX

South Korean landing platform helicopter, 19,500 tons displacement, entered service in 2007.
Origin 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Landing platform helicopter
Manufacturer Hanjin Heavy Industries
Year introduced 2007
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $285 million
Displacement 82,000 tons
Maximum speed 34.0 knots
Length 326.1 m
Beam 73.0 m
Crew 4,378
Propulsion 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW)
Armament
  • 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

LPX

Displacement 19,500 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots
Length 199.0 m
Beam 31.0 m
Crew 330
Propulsion 4 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 STC marine diesel engine 24 MW (32,000 shp)
Armament
  • 2 × Goalkeeper CIWS (LPH-6111)
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS (LPH-6112)
  • 1 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (LPH-6111)
  • 4 x K-VLS cells (LPH-6112)
  • K-SAAM (LPH-6112)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Forrestal-class or LPX-class?
The Forrestal-class has greater displacement at 82,000 tons compared to the LPX-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrestal-class or LPX-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the LPX-class's 23 knots.
Which is longer, the Forrestal-class or LPX-class?
The Forrestal-class is longer at 326.1 meters compared to the LPX-class's 199.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrestal-class and LPX-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the LPX-class's 330 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrestal-class or LPX-class?
The Forrestal-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the LPX-class.