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Gerald R. Ford vs Shahid Bagheri

Gerald R. Ford vs Shahid Bagheri at a glance — displacement 101,605 vs 42,000 tons, length 337 vs 240 m, speed 30 vs 22 knots.

Specifications
Gerald R. Ford Shahid Bagheri
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Drone carrier
Manufacturer Newport News Shipbuilding Iran Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries Complex
Year introduced 2017 2025
Number built 2 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price $12,998 million NA
Displacement 101,605 tons 42,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 22.0 knots
Range Unlimited 22,000 nm
Length 337.0 m 240.0 m
Beam 78.0 m 32.0 m
Crew 2,600 --
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Armament & Systems
Gerald R. Ford Shahid Bagheri
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
  • 8 × cruise anti-ship missiles
  • 8 × Kowsar-222 multipurpose missiles
  • 1 × 30mm automatic cannon turret
  • 2 × 20mm Gatling-type cannons
  • 2 × RC turrets with 20mm Gatling-type cannons
  • Short- and medium-range air defense systems
Propulsion Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts 1 × MAN B&W 8S70MC-C diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 42,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Shahid Bagheri-class has a range of 22,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 240.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Shahid Bagheri-class.