Nimitz vs Principe De Asturias
The Nimitz and the Principe De Asturias are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Nimitz displaces 100,000 tons — 6.0x the Principe De Asturias's 16,700 tons. The Nimitz reaches 30 knots vs 26 knots for the Principe De Asturias. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Nimitz vs 6,500 for the Principe De Asturias. The Nimitz carries a crew of 5,000 vs 830 for the Principe De Asturias. The Nimitz was produced in 10 units vs 1 for the Principe De Asturias. Cost per hull is $4,500M for the Nimitz vs $285M for the Principe De Asturias. The Nimitz was commissioned in 1975, 13 years before the Principe De Asturias (1988).
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Nimitz-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 16,700 tons.
Which is faster, the Nimitz-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Nimitz-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 26 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nimitz-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Nimitz-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Principe De Asturias-class has a range of 6,500 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nimitz-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Nimitz-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 195.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Nimitz-class and Principe De Asturias-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the Principe De Asturias-class's 830 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Nimitz-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Nimitz-class is more expensive at approximately $4.5 billion per unit compared to the Principe De Asturias-class at $285 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nimitz-class or Principe De Asturias-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Principe De Asturias-class.