| Name: | Nimitz-class | Wasp-class |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Aircraft carrier | Landing helicopter dock, amphibious assault ships |
| Origin: | USA | USA |
| Produced: | 1975 | 1989 |
| Unit cost: | 4.5 Billion $ | 750 million $ |
| Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
Nimitz-class and Wasp-class
Specifications
| Range: | Unlimited | 17,600 km; 10,900 mi |
| Displacement: | 101,600–106,300 t | 40,500 t |
| Aircraft: | 85–90 | 70 |
| Speed: | 30+ kn (56+ km/h; 35+ mph) | 22 kn (41 km/h; 25 mph) |
| Crew: | 5,000 | 3100 |
Displacement
Dimensions
| Length: | 332.8 m | 253.2 m |
| Beam: | 76.8 m | 31.8 m |
| Draft: | 11.3 m | 8.1 m |
Images
Nimitz-class
Wasp-class