Gerald R. Ford vs Wasp
The Gerald R. Ford and the Wasp are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Gerald R. Ford displaces 101,605 tons — 2.5x the Wasp's 41,150 tons. The Gerald R. Ford reaches 30 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Gerald R. Ford vs 9,500 for the Wasp. The Gerald R. Ford carries a crew of 2,600 vs 1,070 for the Wasp. The Gerald R. Ford was produced in 2 units vs 8 for the Wasp. Cost per hull is $12,998M for the Gerald R. Ford vs $2,280M for the Wasp. The Gerald R. Ford was commissioned in 2017, 28 years after the Wasp (1989).
| 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 |
| American amphibious assault ship, 41,150 tons displacement, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,280 million |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 41,150 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 257.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 31.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,070 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); Two General Electric LM2500 geared gas turbines, two shafts (USS Makin Island) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Wasp-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Wasp-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Wasp-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Wasp-class has a range of 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Wasp-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gerald R. Ford-class and Wasp-class have?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has a larger crew complement of 2,600 compared to the Wasp-class's 1,070 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Wasp-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is more expensive at approximately $13.0 billion per unit compared to the Wasp-class at $2.3 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Gerald R. Ford-class.