Forrestal vs Type 003
Overview
The Forrestal and the Type 003 are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 82,000 tons for the Forrestal vs 85,000 tons for the Type 003. The Forrestal reaches 34 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 003. The Forrestal carries a crew of 4,378 vs 2,500 for the Type 003.
The Forrestal was produced in 4 units vs 1 for the Type 003. The Forrestal was commissioned in 1955, 70 years before the Type 003 (2025).
| American aircraft carrier, 82,000 tons displacement, propelled by eight steam turbines. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | New York Navy Yard |
| Year introduced | 1955 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Chinese aircraft carrier, introduced in 2025, displaces 85,000 tons. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Jiangnan Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 82,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 34.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 326.1 m ◉ |
| Beam | 73.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4,378 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 85,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 316.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2,500 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Steam turbines and diesel generators |
| Armament |
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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.