Forrestal vs LPX
Overview
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 |
| 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 |
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| 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) |
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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.