George H. W. Bush vs Nimitz
Overview
The George H. W. Bush and the Nimitz are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 102,000 tons for the George H. W. Bush vs 100,000 tons for the Nimitz. The George H. W. Bush reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Nimitz. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the George H. W. Bush vs 99,999 for the Nimitz. The George H. W. Bush carries a crew of 3,532 vs 5,000 for the Nimitz.
The George H. W. Bush was produced in 10 units vs 10 for the Nimitz. Cost per hull is $6,200M for the George H. W. Bush vs $4,500M for the Nimitz. The George H. W. Bush was commissioned in 2009, 34 years after the Nimitz (1975).
| American aircraft carrier, introduced in 2009, displaces 102,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman Newport News |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $6,200 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 | 102,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 332.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 76.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3,532 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) |
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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 George H. W. Bush-class or Nimitz-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Nimitz-class's 100,000 tons.
Which is faster, the George H. W. Bush-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the George H. W. Bush-class or Nimitz-class?
Both the George H. W. Bush-class and Nimitz-class are nuclear-powered and have unlimited range, limited only by food supplies and crew endurance.
Which is longer, the George H. W. Bush-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 332.8 meters.
How many crew members do the George H. W. Bush-class and Nimitz-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the George H. W. Bush-class's 3,532 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the George H. W. Bush-class or Nimitz-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is more expensive at approximately $6.2 billion per unit compared to the Nimitz-class at $4.5 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the George H. W. Bush-class or Nimitz-class?
Both the George H. W. Bush-class and Nimitz-class have been built in equal numbers with 10 vessels each.