Juan Carlos I vs Wasp
Overview
The Juan Carlos I is a Amphibious vessel, while the Wasp is a Aircraft carrier.
Displacement is 26,000 tons for the Juan Carlos I vs 41,150 tons for the Wasp. The Juan Carlos I reaches 21 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. Operational range is 9,000 nautical miles for the Juan Carlos I vs 9,500 for the Wasp. The Juan Carlos I carries a crew of 261 vs 1,070 for the Wasp.
The Juan Carlos I was produced in 4 units vs 8 for the Wasp. Cost per hull is $600M for the Juan Carlos I vs $2,280M for the Wasp. The Juan Carlos I was commissioned in 2010, 21 years after the Wasp (1989).
| Spanish amphibious assault ship, introduced in 2010, displaces 26,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Navantia |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | $600 million |
| 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 | 26,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 21.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,000 nm at 15 knots ◉ |
| Length | 230.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 261 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 11 MW POD, GE ITP LM2500 + Navantia MAN 16V32/40 |
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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 Juan Carlos I-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has greater displacement at 41,150 tons compared to the Juan Carlos I-class's 26,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Juan Carlos I-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Juan Carlos I-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Juan Carlos I-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Juan Carlos I-class's 9,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Juan Carlos I-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class is longer at 257.0 meters compared to the Juan Carlos I-class's 230.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Juan Carlos I-class and Wasp-class have?
The Wasp-class has a larger crew complement of 1,070 compared to the Juan Carlos I-class's 261 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Juan Carlos I-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class is more expensive at approximately $2.3 billion per unit compared to the Juan Carlos I-class at $600 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Juan Carlos I-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 4 vessels of the Juan Carlos I-class.