George H. W. Bush vs Izumo
Overview
The George H. W. Bush and the Izumo are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The George H. W. Bush displaces 102,000 tons — 5.2x the Izumo's 19,500 tons. The George H. W. Bush reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Izumo. The George H. W. Bush carries a crew of 3,532 vs 520 for the Izumo.
The George H. W. Bush was produced in 10 units vs 2 for the Izumo. Cost per hull is $6,200M for the George H. W. Bush vs $1,500M for the Izumo. The George H. W. Bush was commissioned in 2009, 6 years before the Izumo (2015).
| 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 |
| Japanese helicopter-carrying destroyer, introduced in 2015, has a displacement of 19,500 tons and a length of 248 meters. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Helicopter-carrying destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Japan Marine United |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,500 million |
| 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 | 19,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 248.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 520 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG, two shafts; 4 × GE/IHI LM2500IEC gas turbine with a power of 112,100 hp (83,600 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the George H. W. Bush-class or Izumo-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Izumo-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Izumo-class?
The Izumo-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 Izumo-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Izumo-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Izumo-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Izumo-class's 248.0 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and Izumo-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the Izumo-class's 520 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the George H. W. Bush-class or Izumo-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is more expensive at approximately $6.2 billion per unit compared to the Izumo-class at $1.5 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Izumo-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Izumo-class.