Wasp vs Mistral
Overview
The Wasp is a Aircraft carrier, while the Mistral is a Amphibious vessel.
Displacement is 41,150 tons for the Wasp vs 21,500 tons for the Mistral. The Wasp reaches 22 knots vs 19 knots for the Mistral. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Wasp vs 10,700 for the Mistral. The Wasp carries a crew of 1,070 vs 160 for the Mistral.
The Wasp was produced in 8 units vs 5 for the Mistral. Cost per hull is $2,280M for the Wasp vs $477M for the Mistral. The Wasp was commissioned in 1989, 16 years before the Mistral (2005).
| 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 |
| French amphibious vessel, 21,500 tons displacement, uses Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters for propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Amphibious vessel |
| Type | Landing helicopter dock |
| Manufacturer | DCNS |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number built | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $477 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) |
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| Displacement | 21,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 19.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 10,700 nm at 5800 knots ◉ |
| Length | 199.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 160 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 Rolls-Royce Mermaid azimuth thrusters (2 × 7 MW), 2 five-bladed propellers powered by 3 Wärtsilä diesel-alternators 16 V32 (6.2 MW) and 1 Wärtsilä Vasa auxiliary diesel-alternator 18V200 (3 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Wasp-class or Mistral-class?
The Wasp-class has greater displacement at 41,150 tons compared to the Mistral-class's 21,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Wasp-class or Mistral-class?
The Wasp-class is faster with a maximum speed of 22 knots compared to the Mistral-class's 19 knots.
Which has longer range, the Wasp-class or Mistral-class?
The Mistral-class has a longer range at 10,700 nautical miles compared to the Wasp-class's 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Wasp-class or Mistral-class?
The Wasp-class is longer at 257.0 meters compared to the Mistral-class's 199.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Wasp-class and Mistral-class have?
The Wasp-class has a larger crew complement of 1,070 compared to the Mistral-class's 160 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Wasp-class or Mistral-class?
The Wasp-class is more expensive at approximately $2.3 billion per unit compared to the Mistral-class at $477 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wasp-class or Mistral-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 5 vessels of the Mistral-class.