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George H. W. Bush vs Hyuga

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Specifications
George H. W. Bush Hyuga
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier ASW carrier
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Newport News IHI Marine United
Year introduced 2009 2009
Number built 10 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $6,200 million NA
Displacement 102,000 tons 19,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range Unlimited NA
Length 332.8 m 197.0 m
Beam 76.8 m 33.0 m
Crew 3,532 360
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Armament & Systems
George H. W. Bush Hyuga
Armament
  • 2 × Mk 29 ESSM launcher
  • 2 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
  • 3 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 16 cells Mk 41 VLS
  • 16 ESSM
  • 12 RUM-139 VL ASROC
  • 2 x 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 x triple 324 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12.7mm MG
Propulsion 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) COGAG, 4 Ishikawajima Harima/ General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 100,000 shaft horsepower (75 MW)

Overview

The George H. W. Bush and the Hyuga are both Aircraft carrier classes.

The George H. W. Bush displaces 102,000 tons — 5.4x the Hyuga's 19,000 tons. The George H. W. Bush reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Hyuga. The George H. W. Bush carries a crew of 3,532 vs 360 for the Hyuga.

The George H. W. Bush was produced in 10 units vs 2 for the Hyuga.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the George H. W. Bush-class or Hyuga-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Hyuga-class's 19,000 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Hyuga-class?
The Hyuga-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the George H. W. Bush-class or Hyuga-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Hyuga-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Hyuga-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Hyuga-class's 197.0 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and Hyuga-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the Hyuga-class's 360 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Hyuga-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Hyuga-class.