Izumo vs LPX
The Izumo is a Destroyer, while the LPX is a Aircraft carrier. Displacement is 19,500 tons for the Izumo vs 19,500 tons for the LPX. The Izumo reaches 30 knots vs 23 knots for the LPX. The Izumo carries a crew of 520 vs 330 for the LPX. The Izumo was produced in 2 units vs 2 for the LPX. Cost per hull is $1,500M for the Izumo vs $285M for the LPX. The Izumo was commissioned in 2015, 8 years after the LPX (2007).
| Japanese helicopter-carrying destroyer, introduced in 2015, has a displacement of 19,500 tons and a length of 248 meters. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Destroyer |
| Type | Helicopter-carrying destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Japan Marine United |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,500 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 | 19,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 248.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 38.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 520 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | COGAG, two shafts; 4 × GE/IHI LM2500IEC gas turbine with a power of 112,100 hp (83,600 kW) |
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| Displacement | 19,500 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 23.0 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 199.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 31.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 330 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 4 SEMT Pielstick 16 PC2.5 STC marine diesel engine 24 MW (32,000 shp) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Izumo-class or LPX-class?
The LPX-class has greater displacement at 19,500 tons compared to the Izumo-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Izumo-class or LPX-class?
The Izumo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the LPX-class's 23 knots.
Which is longer, the Izumo-class or LPX-class?
The Izumo-class is longer at 248.0 meters compared to the LPX-class's 199.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Izumo-class and LPX-class have?
The Izumo-class has a larger crew complement of 520 compared to the LPX-class's 330 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Izumo-class or LPX-class?
The Izumo-class is more expensive at approximately $1.5 billion per unit compared to the LPX-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Izumo-class or LPX-class?
Both the Izumo-class and LPX-class have been built in equal numbers with 2 vessels each.