Invincible vs Ocean

Overview

The Invincible and the Ocean are both Aircraft carrier classes.

Displacement is 22,000 tons for the Invincible vs 21,500 tons for the Ocean. The Invincible reaches 28 knots vs 21 knots for the Ocean. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Invincible vs 8,000 for the Ocean. The Invincible carries a crew of 650 vs 465 for the Ocean.

The Invincible was produced in 3 units vs 1 for the Ocean. The Invincible was commissioned in 1980, 18 years before the Ocean (1998).

British light aircraft carrier, introduced in 1980, displaced 22,000 tons.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Light aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Swan Hunter
Year introduced 1980
Number built 3 units
Estimated unit price NA
British landing platform helicopter, entered service in 1998, propelled by two Crossley Pielstick 12 cylinder engines.
Origin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Landing Platform Helicopter
Manufacturer Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd
Year introduced 1998
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price $197 million
Displacement 22,000 tons
Maximum speed 28.0 knots
Range 7,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 209.0 m
Beam 36.0 m
Crew 650
Propulsion COGAG: 4 × Rolls-Royce Olympus TM3B gas turbines, 8 × Paxman Valenta diesel generators, 100,000 shp (75 MW), 2 shafts
Armament
  • Sea Dart missile system
  • 2 × 20 mm anti-aircraft guns
  • 3 Phalanx / Goalkeeper close-in weapons systems
Displacement 21,500 tons
Maximum speed 21.0 knots
Range 8,000 nm at 15 knots
Length 203.4 m
Beam 35.0 m
Crew 465
Propulsion 2 × Crossley Pielstick 12 cylinder
Armament
  • 4 × 30mm DS30M Mk2 guns
  • 3 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 4 × Miniguns
  • 8 × General purpose machine guns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Invincible-class or Ocean-class?
The Invincible-class has greater displacement at 22,000 tons compared to the Ocean-class's 21,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Invincible-class or Ocean-class?
The Invincible-class is faster with a maximum speed of 28 knots compared to the Ocean-class's 21 knots.
Which has longer range, the Invincible-class or Ocean-class?
The Ocean-class has a longer range at 8,000 nautical miles compared to the Invincible-class's 7,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Invincible-class or Ocean-class?
The Invincible-class is longer at 209.0 meters compared to the Ocean-class's 203.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Invincible-class and Ocean-class have?
The Invincible-class has a larger crew complement of 650 compared to the Ocean-class's 465 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Invincible-class or Ocean-class?
The Invincible-class has been built in greater numbers with 3 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Ocean-class.