Cavour vs Type 002
Overview
The Cavour and the Type 002 are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Type 002 displaces 70,000 tons — 2.6x the Cavour's 27,100 tons. The Cavour reaches 29 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 002. Operational range is 7,000 nautical miles for the Cavour vs 4,000 for the Type 002. The Cavour carries a crew of 486 vs 2,300 for the Type 002.
The Cavour was produced in 1 units vs 1 for the Type 002. The Cavour was commissioned in 2008, 11 years before the Type 002 (2019).
| Italian aircraft carrier, introduced in 2008, uses a COGAG propulsion system. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Fincantieri |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $1,466 million |
| Chinese aircraft carrier, 70,000 tons displacement, uses a STOBAR launch system. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | STOBAR aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipbuilding Industry |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 27,100 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 29.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,000 nm at 16 knots ◉ |
| Length | 244.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 39.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 486 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG scheme – 2 × shafts – 4 × General Electric/Avio LM2500+ gas turbines providing 88,000 kW (118,000 bhp) – 6 × diesel generators Wärtsila CW 12V200 13,200 kW (17,700 bhp) |
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| Displacement | 70,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots ◉ |
| Length | 305.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 75.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2,300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Cavour-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has greater displacement at 70,000 tons compared to the Cavour-class's 27,100 tons.
Which is faster, the Cavour-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Cavour-class's 29 knots.
Which has longer range, the Cavour-class or Type 002-class?
The Cavour-class has a longer range at 7,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 002-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Cavour-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Cavour-class's 244.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Cavour-class and Type 002-class have?
The Type 002-class has a larger crew complement of 2,300 compared to the Cavour-class's 486 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cavour-class or Type 002-class?
Both the Cavour-class and Type 002-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.