Nimitz vs Osumi
Overview
The Nimitz and the Osumi are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Nimitz displaces 100,000 tons — 11:1 the Osumi's 8,900 tons. The Nimitz reaches 30 knots vs 22 knots for the Osumi. The Nimitz carries a crew of 5,000 vs 137 for the Osumi.
The Nimitz was produced in 10 units vs 3 for the Osumi. The Nimitz was commissioned in 1975, 23 years before the Osumi (1998).
| 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 |
| Japanese tank landing ship, introduced in 1998, has a maximum speed of 22 knots. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Tank landing ship |
| Manufacturer | Mitsui |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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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| Displacement | 8,900 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 178.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 25.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 137 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Mitsui 16V42M-A Diesel, 26,000 bhp (19,000 kW), 2 shafts, 1 × bow thruster |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Nimitz-class or Osumi-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Osumi-class's 8,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Nimitz-class or Osumi-class?
The Nimitz-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Osumi-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nimitz-class or Osumi-class?
The Nimitz-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Osumi-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nimitz-class or Osumi-class?
The Nimitz-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Osumi-class's 178.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Nimitz-class and Osumi-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the Osumi-class's 137 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nimitz-class or Osumi-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Osumi-class.