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Gerald R. Ford vs Queen Elizabeth

Gerald R. Ford vs Queen Elizabeth at a glance — displacement 101,605 vs 70,600 tons, length 337 vs 284 m, speed 30 vs 25 knots, crew 2,600 vs 679.

Specifications
Gerald R. Ford Queen Elizabeth
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Newport News Shipbuilding Aircraft Carrier Alliance
Year introduced 2017 2017
Number built 2 units 2 units
Estimated unit price $12,998 million $4,850 million
Displacement 101,605 tons 70,600 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 25.0 knots
Range Unlimited 10,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 337.0 m 284.0 m
Beam 78.0 m 73.0 m
Crew 2,600 679
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Armament & Systems
Gerald R. Ford Queen Elizabeth
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
  • 3 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 4 × 30-mm DS30M Mk2 guns
  • 6 × 7.62 mm Miniguns
  • 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) Browning heavy machine guns
Propulsion Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts Integrated electric propulsion: 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Trent MT30 36 MW gas turbine engines, 2 × Wärtsilä 16V38 and 2 x 12V38 marine diesel engines (40 MW), 4 × GE Power Conversion 20 MW Advanced Induction Motors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 70,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Queen Elizabeth-class has a range of 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 284.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gerald R. Ford-class and Queen Elizabeth-class have?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has a larger crew complement of 2,600 compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 679 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is more expensive at approximately $13 billion per unit compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class at $4.8 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
Both the Gerald R. Ford-class and Queen Elizabeth-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.