| Name: | Wasp-class | HMS Queen Elizabeth |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Landing helicopter dock, amphibious assault ships | Aircraft carrier |
| Origin: | USA | United Kingdom |
| Produced: | 1989 | 2009 |
| Unit cost: | 750 million $ | 3.85 billion $ |
| Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
Wasp-class and HMS Queen Elizabeth
Specifications
| Range: | 17,600 km; 10,900 mi | 19,000 km |
| Displacement: | 40,500 t | 65,000 t |
| Aircraft: | 70 | 24 to 36 fighter jets and 14 helicopters |
| Speed: | 22 kn (41 km/h; 25 mph) | 25 knots (46 km/h) |
| Crew: | 3100 | 1,600 |
Displacement
Speed
Aircraft
Dimensions
| Length: | 253.2 m | 284 m |
| Beam: | 31.8 m | 73 m |
| Draft: | 8.1 m | 11 m |
Images
Wasp-class
HMS Queen Elizabeth
