George H. W. Bush vs Wasp
The George H. W. Bush and the Wasp are both Aircraft carrier classes. The George H. W. Bush displaces 102,000 tons — 2.5x the Wasp's 41,150 tons. The George H. W. Bush reaches 30 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George H. W. Bush vs 9,500 for the Wasp. The George H. W. Bush carries a crew of 3,532 vs 1,070 for the Wasp. The George H. W. Bush was produced in 10 units vs 8 for the Wasp. Cost per hull is $6,200M for the George H. W. Bush vs $2,280M for the Wasp. The George H. W. Bush was commissioned in 2009, 20 years after the Wasp (1989).
| 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 |
| American amphibious assault ship, 41,150 tons displacement, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,280 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 | 41,150 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 257.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 31.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,070 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); Two General Electric LM2500 geared gas turbines, two shafts (USS Makin Island) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the George H. W. Bush-class or Wasp-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Wasp-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the George H. W. Bush-class or Wasp-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Wasp-class has a range of 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Wasp-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and Wasp-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the Wasp-class's 1,070 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the George H. W. Bush-class or Wasp-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is more expensive at approximately $6.2 billion per unit compared to the Wasp-class at $2.3 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Wasp-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Wasp-class.