Wasp vs Queen Elizabeth
The Wasp and the Queen Elizabeth are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 41,150 tons for the Wasp vs 70,600 tons for the Queen Elizabeth. The Wasp reaches 22 knots vs 25 knots for the Queen Elizabeth. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Wasp vs 10,000 for the Queen Elizabeth. The Wasp carries a crew of 1,070 vs 679 for the Queen Elizabeth. The Wasp was produced in 8 units vs 2 for the Queen Elizabeth. Cost per hull is $2,280M for the Wasp vs $9,700M for the Queen Elizabeth. The Wasp was commissioned in 1989, 28 years before the Queen Elizabeth (2017).
| 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 |
| British aircraft carrier, introduced in 2017, displaces 80,600 tons and has a crew of 679. | |
| Origin | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Aircraft Carrier Alliance |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $9,700 million |
| Displacement | 41,150 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 257.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 31.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,070 â—‰ |
| 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 | 70,600 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 25.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,000 nm at 15 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 284.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 73.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 679 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Integrated electric propulsion: 2 × Rolls-Royce Marine Trent MT30 36 MW gas turbine engines, 2 × Wärtsilä 16V38 and 2 x 12V38 marine diesel engines (40 MW), 4 × GE Power Conversion 20 MW Advanced Induction Motors |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Wasp-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class has greater displacement at 70,600 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Wasp-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class is faster with a maximum speed of 25 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Wasp-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Wasp-class's 9,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Wasp-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class is longer at 284.0 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Wasp-class and Queen Elizabeth-class have?
The Wasp-class has a larger crew complement of 1,070 compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 679 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Wasp-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class is more expensive at approximately $9.7 billion per unit compared to the Wasp-class at $2.3 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wasp-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Queen Elizabeth-class.