George H. W. Bush vs Shahid Bagheri
The George H. W. Bush and the Shahid Bagheri are both Aircraft carrier classes. The George H. W. Bush displaces 102,000 tons — 2.4x the Shahid Bagheri's 42,000 tons. The George H. W. Bush reaches 30 knots vs 22 knots for the Shahid Bagheri. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George H. W. Bush vs 22,000 for the Shahid Bagheri. The George H. W. Bush was produced in 10 units vs 1 for the Shahid Bagheri. The George H. W. Bush was commissioned in 2009, 16 years before the Shahid Bagheri (2025).
| 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 |
| Iranian drone carrier, 42,000 tons displacement, introduced in 2025 and propelled by a diesel engine. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Drone carrier |
| Manufacturer | Iran Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries Complex |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| 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 | 42,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 22,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 240.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 1 × MAN B&W 8S70MC-C diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the George H. W. Bush-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 42,000 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the George H. W. Bush-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Shahid Bagheri-class has a range of 22,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 240.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Shahid Bagheri-class.