Iwo Jima vs Wasp
Overview
The Iwo Jima and the Wasp are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Wasp displaces 41,150 tons — 2.2x the Iwo Jima's 18,474 tons. The Iwo Jima reaches 22 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Iwo Jima vs 9,500 for the Wasp. The Iwo Jima carries a crew of 667 vs 1,070 for the Wasp.
The Iwo Jima was produced in 7 units vs 8 for the Wasp. The Iwo Jima was commissioned in 1961, 28 years before the Wasp (1989).
| 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 ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 180.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 667 ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| 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 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.