Gerald R. Ford vs Queen Elizabeth
Overview
The Gerald R. Ford and the Queen Elizabeth are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 101,605 tons for the Gerald R. Ford vs 70,600 tons for the Queen Elizabeth. The Gerald R. Ford reaches 30 knots vs 25 knots for the Queen Elizabeth. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Gerald R. Ford vs 10,000 for the Queen Elizabeth. The Gerald R. Ford carries a crew of 2,600 vs 679 for the Queen Elizabeth.
The Gerald R. Ford was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the Queen Elizabeth. Cost per hull is $12,998M for the Gerald R. Ford vs $9,700M for the Queen Elizabeth.
| 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 |
| British aircraft carrier, introduced in 2017, displaces 80,600 tons and has a crew of 679. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Aircraft Carrier Alliance |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $9,700 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 | 70,600 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 284.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 73.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 679 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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 $13.0 billion per unit compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class at $9.7 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.