Iwo Jima vs Shahid Bagheri
The Iwo Jima and the Shahid Bagheri are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Shahid Bagheri displaces 42,000 tons — 2.3x the Iwo Jima's 18,474 tons. The Iwo Jima reaches 22 knots vs 22 knots for the Shahid Bagheri. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Iwo Jima vs 22,000 for the Shahid Bagheri. The Iwo Jima was produced in 7 units vs 1 for the Shahid Bagheri. The Iwo Jima was commissioned in 1961, 64 years before the Shahid Bagheri (2025).
| 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 |
| Iranian drone carrier, 42,000 tons displacement, introduced in 2025 and propelled by a diesel engine. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Drone carrier |
| Manufacturer | Iran Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries Complex |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 42,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 22,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 240.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 1 × MAN B&W 8S70MC-C diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Iwo Jima-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Shahid Bagheri-class has greater displacement at 42,000 tons compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 18,474 tons.
Which is faster, the Iwo Jima-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Shahid Bagheri-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 Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Shahid Bagheri-class has a longer range at 22,000 nautical miles compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 11,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Iwo Jima-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Shahid Bagheri-class is longer at 240.0 meters compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 180.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Iwo Jima-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Iwo Jima-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Shahid Bagheri-class.