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Gerald R. Ford vs Hyuga

Gerald R. Ford vs Hyuga at a glance — displacement 101,605 vs 19,000 tons, length 337 vs 197 m, speed 30 vs 30 knots, crew 2,600 vs 360.

Specifications
Gerald R. Ford Hyuga
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier ASW carrier
Manufacturer Newport News Shipbuilding IHI Marine United
Year introduced 2017 2009
Number built 2 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $12,998 million NA
Displacement 101,605 tons 19,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range Unlimited NA
Length 337.0 m 197.0 m
Beam 78.0 m 33.0 m
Crew 2,600 360
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Armament & Systems
Gerald R. Ford Hyuga
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
  • 16 cells Mk 41 VLS
  • 16 ESSM
  • 12 RUM-139 VL ASROC
  • 2 x 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 x triple 324 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12.7mm MG
Propulsion Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts COGAG, 4 Ishikawajima Harima/ General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 100,000 shaft horsepower (75 MW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Hyuga-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Hyuga-class's 19,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Hyuga-class?
The Hyuga-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Gerald R. Ford-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Hyuga-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Hyuga-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Hyuga-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Hyuga-class's 197.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gerald R. Ford-class and Hyuga-class have?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has a larger crew complement of 2,600 compared to the Hyuga-class's 360 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Hyuga-class?
Both the Gerald R. Ford-class and Hyuga-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.