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George H. W. Bush vs Kitty Hawk

George H. W. Bush vs Kitty Hawk at a glance — displacement 102,000 vs 83,090 tons, length 332 vs 326 m, speed 30 vs 32 knots, crew 3,532 vs 5,624.

Specifications
George H. W. Bush Kitty Hawk
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Newport News New York Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2009 1961
Number built 10 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $6,200 million NA
Displacement 102,000 tons 83,090 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range Unlimited 10,428 nm at 20 knots
Length 332.8 m 326.0 m
Beam 76.8 m 86.0 m
Crew 3,532 5,624
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
George H. W. Bush Kitty Hawk
Armament
  • 2 × Mk 29 ESSM launcher
  • 2 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
  • 3 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 24 × Sea Sparrows and RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles
  • 3–4 × Phalanx CIWSs
Propulsion 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) 8 × steam boilers with Westinghouse geared steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 280,000 shp (210 MW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the George H. W. Bush-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Kitty Hawk-class's 83,090 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the George H. W. Bush-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kitty Hawk-class has a range of 10,428 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Kitty Hawk-class's 326.0 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and Kitty Hawk-class have?
The Kitty Hawk-class has a larger crew complement of 5,624 compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 3,532 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Kitty Hawk-class.