Forrestal vs Type 002

The Forrestal and the Type 002 are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 82,000 tons for the Forrestal vs 70,000 tons for the Type 002. The Forrestal reaches 34 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 002. The Forrestal carries a crew of 4,378 vs 2,300 for the Type 002. The Forrestal was produced in 4 units vs 1 for the Type 002. The Forrestal was commissioned in 1955, 64 years before the Type 002 (2019).

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, 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 82,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots â—‰
Range NA
Length 326.1 m â—‰
Beam 73.0 m â—‰
Crew 4,378 â—‰
Propulsion 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW)
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
Displacement 70,000 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 31.0 knots â—‰
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 305.0 m â—‰
Beam 75.0 m â—‰
Crew 2,300 â—‰
Propulsion Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts
Armament
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Forrestal-class or Type 002-class?
The Forrestal-class has greater displacement at 82,000 tons compared to the Type 002-class's 70,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrestal-class or Type 002-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Type 002-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Forrestal-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Forrestal-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Forrestal-class or Type 002-class?
The Forrestal-class is longer at 326.1 meters compared to the Type 002-class's 305.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrestal-class and Type 002-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the Type 002-class's 2,300 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrestal-class or Type 002-class?
The Forrestal-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 002-class.