Wasp vs Nimitz
The Wasp and the Nimitz are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Nimitz displaces 100,000 tons — 2.4x the Wasp's 41,150 tons. The Wasp reaches 22 knots vs 30 knots for the Nimitz. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Wasp vs 99,999 for the Nimitz. The Wasp carries a crew of 1,070 vs 5,000 for the Nimitz. The Wasp was produced in 8 units vs 10 for the Nimitz. Cost per hull is $2,280M for the Wasp vs $4,500M for the Nimitz. The Wasp was commissioned in 1989, 14 years after the Nimitz (1975).
| 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 |
| United States aircraft carrier, introduced in 1975, propelled by two nuclear reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding Company |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4,500 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 | 100,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 332.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 76.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5,000 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Wasp-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Wasp-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Wasp-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Wasp-class has a range of 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Wasp-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Wasp-class and Nimitz-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the Wasp-class's 1,070 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Wasp-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is more expensive at approximately $4.5 billion per unit compared to the Wasp-class at $2.3 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wasp-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 8 vessels of the Wasp-class.