George H. W. Bush vs LHA-1 Tarawa

Overview

The George H. W. Bush and the LHA-1 Tarawa are both Aircraft carrier classes.

The George H. W. Bush displaces 102,000 tons β€” 2.6x the LHA-1 Tarawa's 39,967 tons. The George H. W. Bush reaches 30 knots vs 24 knots for the LHA-1 Tarawa. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George H. W. Bush vs 10,000 for the LHA-1 Tarawa. The George H. W. Bush carries a crew of 3,532 vs 930 for the LHA-1 Tarawa.

The George H. W. Bush was produced in 10 units vs 5 for the LHA-1 Tarawa. The George H. W. Bush was commissioned in 2009, 33 years after the LHA-1 Tarawa (1976).

American aircraft carrier, introduced in 2009, displaces 102,000 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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, introduced in 1976, displaces 39,967 tons.
Origin πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Amphibious assault ship
Manufacturer Ingalls Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1976
Number built 5 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 102,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 30.0 knots β—‰
Range Unlimited β—‰
Length 332.8 m β—‰
Beam 76.8 m β—‰
Crew 3,532 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 Γ— steam turbines, 4 Γ— shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW)
Armament
  • 2 Γ— Mk 29 ESSM launcher
  • 2 Γ— RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
  • 3 Γ— Phalanx CIWS
Displacement 39,967 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 24.0 knots β—‰
Range 10,000 nm at 20 knots β—‰
Length 254.0 m β—‰
Beam 40.2 m β—‰
Crew 930 β—‰
Propulsion 2 Γ— Combustion Engineering boilers, 2 Γ— Westinghouse turbines, 70,000 horsepower (52,000 kW), 2 Γ— propeller shafts, 1 Γ— bow thruster
Armament
  • Mark 49 RAM missile system
  • 2 Γ— Vulcan Phalanx
  • 6 Γ— 25 mm automatic cannons
  • 8 Γ— 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 Γ— 8 cell MK-25 NATO Sea Sparrow BPDMS launchers
  • 3 Γ— 5-inch (127 mm) Mk 45 lightweight guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the George H. W. Bush-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the LHA-1 Tarawa-class's 39,967 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the LHA-1 Tarawa-class's 24 knots.
Which has longer range, the George H. W. Bush-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the LHA-1 Tarawa-class has a range of 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the LHA-1 Tarawa-class's 254.0 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and LHA-1 Tarawa-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the LHA-1 Tarawa-class's 930 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or LHA-1 Tarawa-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the LHA-1 Tarawa-class.