Nimitz vs Queen Elizabeth
The Nimitz and the Queen Elizabeth are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 100,000 tons for the Nimitz vs 70,600 tons for the Queen Elizabeth. The Nimitz reaches 30 knots vs 25 knots for the Queen Elizabeth. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Nimitz vs 10,000 for the Queen Elizabeth. The Nimitz carries a crew of 5,000 vs 679 for the Queen Elizabeth. The Nimitz was produced in 10 units vs 2 for the Queen Elizabeth. Cost per hull is $4,500M for the Nimitz vs $9,700M for the Queen Elizabeth. The Nimitz was commissioned in 1975, 42 years before the Queen Elizabeth (2017).
| 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 |
| 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 | 100,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | Unlimited â—‰ |
| Length | 332.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 76.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5,000 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) |
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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 Nimitz-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 70,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Nimitz-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Nimitz-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nimitz-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Nimitz-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Queen Elizabeth-class has a range of 10,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nimitz-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Nimitz-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 284.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Nimitz-class and Queen Elizabeth-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the Queen Elizabeth-class's 679 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Nimitz-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Queen Elizabeth-class is more expensive at approximately $9.7 billion per unit compared to the Nimitz-class at $4.5 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nimitz-class or Queen Elizabeth-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Queen Elizabeth-class.