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Admiral Kuznetsov vs Type 001

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Specifications
Admiral Kuznetsov Type 001
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier STOBAR aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Nikolayev South Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
Year introduced 1991 2012
Number built 2 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA $1,600 million
Displacement 58,600 tons 60,900 tons
Maximum speed 29.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range 8,500 nm at 18 knots 3,850 nm at 3850 knots
Length 305.0 m 306.4 m
Beam 72.0 m 74.4 m
Crew 1,690 1,960
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Admiral Kuznetsov Type 001
Armament
  • 6 × AK-630 CIWS
  • 8 × CADS-N-1 Kashtan CIWS
  • 12 × P-700 Granit SSM
  • 24 × 8-cell 3K95 Kinzhal SAM VLS
  • RBU-12000 UDAV-1 ASW rocket launchers
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)
Propulsion Steam turbines, 8 turbo-pressurised boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) Steam TV12 turbines, 8 KVG-4 boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW)

Overview

The Admiral Kuznetsov and the Type 001 are both Aircraft carrier classes.

Displacement is 58,600 tons for the Admiral Kuznetsov vs 60,900 tons for the Type 001. The Admiral Kuznetsov reaches 29 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 001. Operational range is 8,500 nautical miles for the Admiral Kuznetsov vs 3,850 for the Type 001. The Admiral Kuznetsov carries a crew of 1,690 vs 1,960 for the Type 001.

The Admiral Kuznetsov was produced in 2 units vs 1 for the Type 001. The Admiral Kuznetsov was commissioned in 1991, 21 years before the Type 001 (2012).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class has greater displacement at 60,900 tons compared to the Admiral Kuznetsov-class's 58,600 tons.
Which is faster, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Admiral Kuznetsov-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Type 001-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has a longer range at 8,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 001-class's 3,850 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class is longer at 306.4 meters compared to the Admiral Kuznetsov-class's 305.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Admiral Kuznetsov-class and Type 001-class have?
The Type 001-class has a larger crew complement of 1,960 compared to the Admiral Kuznetsov-class's 1,690 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Admiral Kuznetsov-class or Type 001-class?
The Admiral Kuznetsov-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 001-class.