Invincible vs Wasp
Overview
The Invincible and the Wasp are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 22,000 tons for the Invincible vs 41,150 tons for the Wasp. The Invincible reaches 28 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Invincible vs 9,500 for the Wasp. The Invincible carries a crew of 650 vs 1,070 for the Wasp.
The Invincible was produced in 3 units vs 8 for the Wasp. The Invincible was commissioned in 1980, 9 years before the Wasp (1989).
| British light aircraft carrier, introduced in 1980, displaced 22,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Light aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Swan Hunter |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 22,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 28.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 209.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 36.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 650 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG: 4 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines, 8 × Paxman Valenta diesel generators, 100,000 shp (75 MW), 2 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 Invincible-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has greater displacement at 41,150 tons compared to the Invincible-class's 22,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Invincible-class or Wasp-class?
The Invincible-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Invincible-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Invincible-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Invincible-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class is longer at 257.0 meters compared to the Invincible-class's 209.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Invincible-class and Wasp-class have?
The Wasp-class has a larger crew complement of 1,070 compared to the Invincible-class's 650 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Invincible-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Invincible-class.