Gerald R. Ford vs Shahid Bagheri
Overview
The Gerald R. Ford and the Shahid Bagheri are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Gerald R. Ford displaces 101,605 tons — 2.4x the Shahid Bagheri's 42,000 tons. The Gerald R. Ford reaches 30 knots vs 22 knots for the Shahid Bagheri. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Gerald R. Ford vs 22,000 for the Shahid Bagheri.
The Gerald R. Ford was produced in 2 units vs 1 for the Shahid Bagheri. The Gerald R. Ford was commissioned in 2017, 8 years before the Shahid Bagheri (2025).
| American aircraft carrier, 101,605 tons displacement, introduced in 2017. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $12,998 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 | 101,605 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited ◉ |
| Length | 337.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 78.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2,600 |
| Propulsion | Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts |
| Armament |
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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 Gerald R. Ford-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 42,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Shahid Bagheri-class has a range of 22,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Shahid Bagheri-class's 240.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Shahid Bagheri-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Shahid Bagheri-class.