George H. W. Bush vs Principe De Asturias
The George H. W. Bush and the Principe De Asturias are both Aircraft carrier classes. The George H. W. Bush displaces 102,000 tons — 6.1x the Principe De Asturias's 16,700 tons. The George H. W. Bush reaches 30 knots vs 26 knots for the Principe De Asturias. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George H. W. Bush vs 6,500 for the Principe De Asturias. The George H. W. Bush carries a crew of 3,532 vs 830 for the Principe De Asturias. The George H. W. Bush was produced in 10 units vs 1 for the Principe De Asturias. Cost per hull is $6,200M for the George H. W. Bush vs $285M for the Principe De Asturias. The George H. W. Bush was commissioned in 2009, 21 years after the Principe De Asturias (1988).
| 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 |
| Spanish light aircraft carrier, introduced in 1988, propelled by gas turbines in COGAG configuration. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Light aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Bazán |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $285 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 | 16,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 195.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 24.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 830 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Bazan-General Electric LM2500+ gas turbines in COGAG configuration, one shaft, 46,400 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the George H. W. Bush-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 16,700 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the George H. W. Bush-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Principe De Asturias-class has a range of 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 195.9 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and Principe De Asturias-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 830 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the George H. W. Bush-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is more expensive at approximately $6.2 billion per unit compared to the Principe De Asturias-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Principe De Asturias-class.