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Gerald R. Ford vs Kitty Hawk

Gerald R. Ford vs Kitty Hawk at a glance — displacement 101,605 vs 83,090 tons, length 337 vs 326 m, speed 30 vs 32 knots, crew 2,600 vs 5,624.

Specifications
Gerald R. Ford Kitty Hawk
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Newport News Shipbuilding New York Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2017 1961
Number built 2 units 4 units
Estimated unit price $12,998 million NA
Displacement 101,605 tons 83,090 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range Unlimited 10,428 nm at 20 knots
Length 337.0 m 326.0 m
Beam 78.0 m 86.0 m
Crew 2,600 5,624
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Armament & Systems
Gerald R. Ford Kitty Hawk
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
  • 24 × Sea Sparrows and RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles
  • 3–4 × Phalanx CIWSs
Propulsion Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts 8 × steam boilers with Westinghouse geared steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 280,000 shp (210 MW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Kitty Hawk-class's 83,090 tons.
Which is faster, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Gerald R. Ford-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Kitty Hawk-class has a range of 10,428 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Kitty Hawk-class's 326.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gerald R. Ford-class and Kitty Hawk-class have?
The Kitty Hawk-class has a larger crew complement of 5,624 compared to the Gerald R. Ford-class's 2,600 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Gerald R. Ford-class.