Wasp vs LPX
Overview
The Wasp and the LPX are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Wasp displaces 41,150 tons — 2.1x the LPX's 19,500 tons. The Wasp reaches 22 knots vs 23 knots for the LPX. The Wasp carries a crew of 1,070 vs 330 for the LPX.
The Wasp was produced in 8 units vs 2 for the LPX. Cost per hull is $2,280M for the Wasp vs $285M for the LPX. The Wasp was commissioned in 1989, 18 years before the LPX (2007).
| 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 |
| South Korean landing platform helicopter, 19,500 tons displacement, entered service in 2007. | |
| Origin | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Landing platform helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Hanjin Heavy Industries |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $285 million |
| 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) |
| Armament |
|
| Displacement | 19,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 199.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 31.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 330 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 STC marine diesel engine 24 MW (32,000 shp) |
| Armament |
|
Performance Radar Chart
Detailed Comparison
Loading analysis...
Generating comparison analysis...
Unable to generate comparison at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Wasp-class or LPX-class?
The Wasp-class has greater displacement at 41,150 tons compared to the LPX-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Wasp-class or LPX-class?
The LPX-class is faster with a maximum speed of 23 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Wasp-class or LPX-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the LPX-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Wasp-class or LPX-class?
The Wasp-class is longer at 257.0 meters compared to the LPX-class's 199.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Wasp-class and LPX-class have?
The Wasp-class has a larger crew complement of 1,070 compared to the LPX-class's 330 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Wasp-class or LPX-class?
The Wasp-class is more expensive at approximately $2.3 billion per unit compared to the LPX-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wasp-class or LPX-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the LPX-class.