Nimitz vs Shahid Bagheri
The Nimitz and the Shahid Bagheri are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Nimitz displaces 100,000 tons — 2.4x the Shahid Bagheri's 42,000 tons. The Nimitz reaches 30 knots vs 22 knots for the Shahid Bagheri. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Nimitz vs 22,000 for the Shahid Bagheri. The Nimitz was produced in 10 units vs 1 for the Shahid Bagheri. The Nimitz was commissioned in 1975, 50 years before the Shahid Bagheri (2025).
| 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 |
| Iranian drone carrier, 42,000 tons displacement, introduced in 2025 and propelled by a diesel engine. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Drone carrier |
| Manufacturer | Iran Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries Complex |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| 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 | 42,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 22,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 240.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Propulsion | 1 × MAN B&W 8S70MC-C diesel engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Nimitz-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 42,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Nimitz-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Nimitz-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Nimitz-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Nimitz-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Shahid Bagheri-class has a range of 22,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Nimitz-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Nimitz-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 240.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nimitz-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Shahid Bagheri-class.