| Name: | Mistral-class | Nimitz-class |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Amphibious assault ship | Aircraft carrier |
| Origin: | France | USA |
| Produced: | 2002 | 1975 |
| Unit cost: | 600 million $ (2012) | 4.5 Billion $ |
| Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
Mistral-class and Nimitz-class
Specifications
| Range: | 19,800 km | Unlimited |
| Displacement: | 21,300 t | 101,600–106,300 t |
| Aircraft: | 16 heavy or 35 light helicopters | 85–90 |
| Speed: | 18.8 knots (35 km/h) | 30+ kn (56+ km/h; 35+ mph) |
| Crew: | 160 | 5,000 |
Displacement
Dimensions
| Length: | 199 m | 332.8 m |
| Beam: | 32 m | 76.8 m |
| Draft: | 6.3 m | 11.3 m |
Images
Mistral-class
Nimitz-class