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Gerald R. Ford vs Izumo

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Specifications
Gerald R. Ford Izumo
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Helicopter-carrying destroyer
Manufacturer Newport News Shipbuilding Japan Marine United
Year introduced 2017 2015
Number built 2 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $12,998 million $1,500 million
Displacement 101,605 tons 19,500 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range Unlimited NA
Length 337.0 m 248.0 m
Beam 78.0 m 38.0 m
Crew 2,600 520
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Armament & Systems
Gerald R. Ford Izumo
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
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × SeaRAM CIWS
Propulsion Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts COGAG, two shafts; 4 × GE/IHI LM2500IEC gas turbine with a power of 112,100 hp (83,600 kW)

Overview

The Gerald R. Ford and the Izumo are both Aircraft carrier classes.

The Gerald R. Ford displaces 101,605 tons — 5.2x the Izumo's 19,500 tons. The Gerald R. Ford reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Izumo. The Gerald R. Ford carries a crew of 2,600 vs 520 for the Izumo.

The Gerald R. Ford was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Izumo. Cost per hull is $12,998M for the Gerald R. Ford vs $1,500M for the Izumo. The Gerald R. Ford was commissioned in 2017, 2 years after the Izumo (2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Izumo-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Izumo-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Izumo-class?
The Izumo-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 Izumo-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Izumo-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Izumo-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Izumo-class's 248.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gerald R. Ford-class and Izumo-class have?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has a larger crew complement of 2,600 compared to the Izumo-class's 520 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Izumo-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is more expensive at approximately $13.0 billion per unit compared to the Izumo-class at $1.5 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Izumo-class?
Both the Gerald R. Ford-class and Izumo-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.