Gerald R. Ford vs Hyuga
Overview
The Gerald R. Ford and the Hyuga are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Gerald R. Ford displaces 101,605 tons — 5.3x the Hyuga's 19,000 tons. The Gerald R. Ford reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Hyuga. The Gerald R. Ford carries a crew of 2,600 vs 360 for the Hyuga.
The Gerald R. Ford was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Hyuga. The Gerald R. Ford was commissioned in 2017, 8 years after the Hyuga (2009).
| 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 |
| Japanese destroyer/ASW carrier, 19,000 tons displacement, propelled by COGAG system. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | ASW carrier |
| Manufacturer | IHI Marine United |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 19,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 197.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 33.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 360 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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.