Forrestal vs Osumi

Overview

The Forrestal and the Osumi are both Aircraft carrier classes.

The Forrestal displaces 82,000 tons β€” 9.2x the Osumi's 8,900 tons. The Forrestal reaches 34 knots vs 22 knots for the Osumi. The Forrestal carries a crew of 4,378 vs 137 for the Osumi.

The Forrestal was produced in 4 units vs 3 for the Osumi. The Forrestal was commissioned in 1955, 43 years before the Osumi (1998).

American aircraft carrier, 82,000 tons displacement, propelled by eight steam turbines.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer New York Navy Yard
Year introduced 1955
Number built 4 units
Estimated unit price NA
Japanese tank landing ship, introduced in 1998, has a maximum speed of 22 knots.
Origin πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Tank landing ship
Manufacturer Mitsui
Year introduced 1998
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 82,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots β—‰
Length 326.1 m β—‰
Beam 73.0 m β—‰
Crew 4,378 β—‰
Propulsion 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW)
Armament
  • 8 Γ— 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 3 Γ— 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher launchers
  • 3 Γ— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
Displacement 8,900 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 22.0 knots β—‰
Length 178.0 m β—‰
Beam 25.8 m β—‰
Crew 137 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— Mitsui 16V42M-A Diesel, 26,000 bhp (19,000 kW), 2 shafts, 1 Γ— bow thruster
Armament
  • 2 Γ— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 Γ— M2 Browning machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Forrestal-class or Osumi-class?
The Forrestal-class has greater displacement at 82,000 tons compared to the Osumi-class's 8,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrestal-class or Osumi-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Osumi-class's 22 knots.
Which is longer, the Forrestal-class or Osumi-class?
The Forrestal-class is longer at 326.1 meters compared to the Osumi-class's 178.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrestal-class and Osumi-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the Osumi-class's 137 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrestal-class or Osumi-class?
The Forrestal-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Osumi-class.