Forrestal vs Type 075

The Forrestal and the Type 075 are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Forrestal displaces 82,000 tons — 2.0x the Type 075's 40,000 tons. The Forrestal reaches 34 knots vs 23 knots for the Type 075. The Forrestal carries a crew of 4,378 vs 800 for the Type 075. The Forrestal was produced in 4 units vs 4 for the Type 075. The Forrestal was commissioned in 1955, 66 years before the Type 075 (2021).

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 amphibious assault ship, introduced in 2021, displacing 40,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Amphibious assault ship
Manufacturer Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Year introduced 2021
Number built 4 units
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
  • 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 40,000 tons
Maximum speed 23.0 knots
Length 232.0 m
Beam 36.8 m
Crew 800
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 2 × H/PJ-14 30 mm CIWS
  • 2 × HQ-10 SAM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Forrestal-class or Type 075-class?
The Forrestal-class has greater displacement at 82,000 tons compared to the Type 075-class's 40,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Forrestal-class or Type 075-class?
The Forrestal-class is faster with a maximum speed of 34 knots compared to the Type 075-class's 23 knots.
Which is longer, the Forrestal-class or Type 075-class?
The Forrestal-class is longer at 326.1 meters compared to the Type 075-class's 232.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Forrestal-class and Type 075-class have?
The Forrestal-class has a larger crew complement of 4,378 compared to the Type 075-class's 800 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Forrestal-class or Type 075-class?
Both the Forrestal-class and Type 075-class have been built in equal numbers with 4 vessels each.