George H. W. Bush vs Invincible
Overview
The George H. W. Bush and the Invincible are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The George H. W. Bush displaces 102,000 tons — 4.6x the Invincible's 22,000 tons. The George H. W. Bush reaches 30 knots vs 28 knots for the Invincible. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George H. W. Bush vs 7,000 for the Invincible. The George H. W. Bush carries a crew of 3,532 vs 650 for the Invincible.
The George H. W. Bush was produced in 10 units vs 3 for the Invincible. The George H. W. Bush was commissioned in 2009, 29 years after the Invincible (1980).
| American aircraft carrier, introduced in 2009, displaces 102,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Newport News |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $6,200 million |
| British light aircraft carrier, introduced in 1980, displaced 22,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Light aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Swan Hunter |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 102,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 332.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 76.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3,532 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) |
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| Displacement | 22,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 209.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 36.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 650 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG: 4 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines, 8 × Paxman Valenta diesel generators, 100,000 shp (75 MW), 2 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the George H. W. Bush-class or Invincible-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Invincible-class's 22,000 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Invincible-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Invincible-class's 28 knots.
Which has longer range, the George H. W. Bush-class or Invincible-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Invincible-class has a range of 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Invincible-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Invincible-class's 209.0 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and Invincible-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the Invincible-class's 650 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Invincible-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Invincible-class.