George H. W. Bush vs Gerald R. Ford

Overview

The George H. W. Bush and the Gerald R. Ford are both Aircraft carrier classes.

Displacement is 102,000 tons for the George H. W. Bush vs 101,605 tons for the Gerald R. Ford. The George H. W. Bush reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Gerald R. Ford. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George H. W. Bush vs 99,999 for the Gerald R. Ford. The George H. W. Bush carries a crew of 3,532 vs 2,600 for the Gerald R. Ford.

The George H. W. Bush was produced in 10 units vs 2 for the Gerald R. Ford. Cost per hull is $6,200M for the George H. W. Bush vs $12,998M for the Gerald R. Ford. The George H. W. Bush was commissioned in 2009, 8 years before the Gerald R. Ford (2017).

George H. W. Bush

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
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Gerald R. Ford

American aircraft carrier, 101,605 tons displacement, introduced in 2017.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Newport News Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2017
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price $12,998 million
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George H. W. Bush

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)
Armament
  • 2 × Mk 29 ESSM launcher
  • 2 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
  • 3 × Phalanx CIWS

Gerald R. Ford

Displacement 101,605 tons ◉
Maximum speed 30.0 knots ◉
Range Unlimited ◉
Length 337.0 m ◉
Beam 78.0 m ◉
Crew 2,600 ◉
Propulsion Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts
Armament
  • 2 × Mk 29 Guided Missile Launching Systems (8 × RIM-162 ESSM each)
  • 2 × Mk 49 Guided Missile Launching Systems (21 × RIM-116 RAM each)
  • 3 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 4 × Mk 38 25 mm Machine Gun Systems
  • 4 × M2 .50 cal. (12.7 mm) machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the George H. W. Bush-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Gerald R. Ford-class's 101,605 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the George H. W. Bush-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
Both the George H. W. Bush-class and Gerald R. Ford-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 332.8 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and Gerald R. Ford-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the Gerald R. Ford-class's 2,600 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the George H. W. Bush-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is more expensive at approximately $13.0 billion per unit compared to the George H. W. Bush-class at $6.2 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Gerald R. Ford-class.

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