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Chakri Narubet vs Type 002

Chakri Narubet vs Type 002 at a glance — displacement 11,670 vs 70,000 tons, length 182 vs 305 m, speed 25 vs 31 knots, crew 601 vs 2,300.

Specifications
Chakri Narubet Type 002
Origin 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Light aircraft carrier STOBAR aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Bazán Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
Year introduced 1997 2019
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price $285 million NA
Displacement 11,670 tons 70,000 tons
Maximum speed 25.0 knots 31.0 knots
Range 10,000 nm at 12 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 182.7 m 305.0 m
Beam 30.5 m 75.0 m
Crew 601 2,300
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Armament & Systems
Chakri Narubet Type 002
Armament
  • 2 × 12.7mm machine guns
  • 3 × sextuple Sadral launchers for Mistral surface-to-air missiles
  • 4 x 20mm Rheinmetall Mk 20 Rh-202 autocannons
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)
Propulsion 2 × GE LM2500 gas turbines providing 22,125 shp (16,499 kW), 2 × Bazán-MTU 16V1163 TB83 diesel engines providing 5,600 bhp (4,200 kW), 2 × shafts with 5-bladed propellers Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Chakri Narubet-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has greater displacement at 70,000 tons compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 11,670 tons.
Which is faster, the Chakri Narubet-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 25 knots.
Which has longer range, the Chakri Narubet-class or Type 002-class?
The Chakri Narubet-class has a longer range at 10,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 002-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Chakri Narubet-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 182.7 meters.
How many crew members do the Chakri Narubet-class and Type 002-class have?
The Type 002-class has a larger crew complement of 2,300 compared to the Chakri Narubet-class's 601 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Chakri Narubet-class or Type 002-class?
Both the Chakri Narubet-class and Type 002-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.