Iwo Jima vs Wasp
| United States amphibious assault ship, 18,474 tons displacement, propelled by a single geared steam turbine. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Puget Sound Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 7 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 | 18,474 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 11,000 nm â—‰ |
| Length | 180.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 26.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 667 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 600 psi (4.1 MPa) boilers, one geared steam turbine, one shaft, 22,000 shaft horsepower (16 MW) |
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| Displacement | 41,150 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 257.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 31.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,070 â—‰ |
| 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 Iwo Jima-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has greater displacement at 41,150 tons compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 18,474 tons.
Which is faster, the Iwo Jima-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Iwo Jima-class or Wasp-class?
The Iwo Jima-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Wasp-class's 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Iwo Jima-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class is longer at 257.0 meters compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 180.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Iwo Jima-class and Wasp-class have?
The Wasp-class has a larger crew complement of 1,070 compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 667 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Iwo Jima-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 7 vessels of the Iwo Jima-class.