Wasp vs Principe De Asturias
The Wasp and the Principe De Asturias are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Wasp displaces 41,150 tons — 2.5x the Principe De Asturias's 16,700 tons. The Wasp reaches 22 knots vs 26 knots for the Principe De Asturias. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Wasp vs 6,500 for the Principe De Asturias. The Wasp carries a crew of 1,070 vs 830 for the Principe De Asturias. The Wasp was produced in 8 units vs 1 for the Principe De Asturias. Cost per hull is $2,280M for the Wasp vs $285M for the Principe De Asturias. The Wasp was commissioned in 1989, 1 years after the Principe De Asturias (1988).
| 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 |
| Spanish light aircraft carrier, introduced in 1988, propelled by gas turbines in COGAG configuration. | |
| Origin | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Light aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Bazán |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| 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) |
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| Displacement | 16,700 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 26.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 6,500 nm at 20 knots ◉ |
| Length | 195.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 24.3 m ◉ |
| Crew | 830 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Bazan-General Electric LM2500+ gas turbines in COGAG configuration, one shaft, 46,400 shp |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Wasp-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Wasp-class has greater displacement at 41,150 tons compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 16,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Wasp-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Principe De Asturias-class is faster with a maximum speed of 26 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Wasp-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Wasp-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Wasp-class is longer at 257.0 meters compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 195.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Wasp-class and Principe De Asturias-class have?
The Wasp-class has a larger crew complement of 1,070 compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 830 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Wasp-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Wasp-class is more expensive at approximately $2.3 billion per unit compared to the Principe De Asturias-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wasp-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Principe De Asturias-class.