Forrestal vs Type 075

Overview

The Forrestal and the Type 075 are both Aircraft carrier classes.

The Forrestal displaces 82,000 tons β€” 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 β—‰
Maximum speed 34.0 knots β—‰
Length 326.1 m β—‰
Beam 73.0 m β—‰
Crew 4,378 β—‰
Propulsion 8 Steam turbines, 280,000 shp (210,000 kW)
Armament
  • 8 Γ— 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 guns
  • 3 Γ— 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher launchers
  • 3 Γ— 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
Displacement 40,000 tons β—‰
Maximum speed 23.0 knots β—‰
Length 232.0 m β—‰
Beam 36.8 m β—‰
Crew 800 β—‰
Propulsion --
Armament
  • 2 Γ— H/PJ-14 30 mm CIWS
  • 2 Γ— 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.