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France Libre vs Type 002

France Libre vs Type 002 at a glance — displacement 80,000 vs 70,000 tons, length 310 vs 305 m, speed 27 vs 31 knots, crew 2,000 vs 2,300.

Specifications
France Libre Type 002
Origin 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier STOBAR aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Naval Group, Chantiers de l'Atlantique Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
Year introduced 2038 2019
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA NA
Displacement 80,000 tons 70,000 tons
Maximum speed 27.0 knots 31.0 knots
Range NA 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 310.0 m 305.0 m
Beam NA 75.0 m
Crew 2,000 2,300
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
France Libre Type 002
Armament
  • Aster 15 / Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles (planned)
  • RapidFire 40 mm guns (planned)
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)
Propulsion 2 × TechnicAtome K22 nuclear reactors (~220 MWth each) Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the France Libre-class or Type 002-class?
The France Libre-class has greater displacement at 80,000 tons compared to the Type 002-class's 70,000 tons.
Which is faster, the France Libre-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the France Libre-class's 27 knots.
Which has longer range, the France Libre-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the France Libre-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the France Libre-class or Type 002-class?
The France Libre-class is longer at 310.0 meters compared to the Type 002-class's 305.0 meters.
How many crew members do the France Libre-class and Type 002-class have?
The Type 002-class has a larger crew complement of 2,300 compared to the France Libre-class's 2,000 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the France Libre-class or Type 002-class?
Both the France Libre-class and Type 002-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.