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Charles de Gaulle vs Type 003

Charles de Gaulle vs Type 003 at a glance — displacement 42,500 vs 85,000 tons, length 261 vs 316 m, speed 27 vs 30 knots, crew 1,350 vs 2,500.

Specifications
Charles de Gaulle Type 003
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer DCN Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 2001 2025
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price $3,500 million NA
Displacement 42,500 tons 85,000 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range Unlimited NA
Length 261.5 m 316.0 m
Beam 64.4 m 76.0 m
Crew 1,350 2,500
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Armament & Systems
Charles de Gaulle Type 003
Armament
  • 4 × 8 cell A-43 Sylver launchers carrying MBDA Aster 15 missiles
  • 2 × 6 cell Sadral launchers carrying Mistral missiles
  • 8 × Giat 20F2 20 mm cannons
  • 3 × Nexter Narwhal 20mm autocannons
  • Type 1130 gun-based CIWS
  • HHQ-10 missile-based CIWS
Propulsion 2 × Areva K15 pressurised water reactors (PWR), 150 MWt each; 2 × Alstom steam turbines with a total 61 MW (82,000 hp) shaft power; 4 × diesel-electric; 2 × shafts Steam turbines and diesel generators
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Type 003-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 42,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Type 003-class?
The Type 003-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 27 knots.
Which is longer, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Type 003-class?
The Type 003-class is longer at 316.0 meters compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 261.5 meters.
How many crew members do the Charles de Gaulle-class and Type 003-class have?
The Type 003-class has a larger crew complement of 2,500 compared to the Charles de Gaulle-class's 1,350 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Charles de Gaulle-class or Type 003-class?
Both the Charles de Gaulle-class and Type 003-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.