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Forrestal vs Type 003

Forrestal vs Type 003 at a glance — displacement 82,000 vs 85,000 tons, length 326 vs 316 m, speed 34 vs 30 knots, crew 4,378 vs 2,500.

Specifications
Forrestal Type 003
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer New York Navy Yard Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 1955 2025
Number built 4 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 82,000 tons 85,000 tons
Maximum speed 34.0 knots 30.0 knots
Length 326.1 m 316.0 m
Beam 73.0 m 76.0 m
Crew 4,378 2,500
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Armament & Systems
Forrestal Type 003
Armament
  • 8 × 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 3 × 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher launchers
  • 3 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
  • Type 1130 gun-based CIWS
  • HHQ-10 missile-based CIWS
Propulsion 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW) Steam turbines and diesel generators
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Forrestal-class or Type 003-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Forrestal-class's 82,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrestal-class or Type 003-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Type 003-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Forrestal-class or Type 003-class?
The Forrestal-class is longer at 326.1 meters compared to the Type 003-class's 316.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrestal-class and Type 003-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the Type 003-class's 2,500 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrestal-class or Type 003-class?
The Forrestal-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 003-class.