France Libre vs Type 002
Overview
The France Libre and the Type 002 are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 80,000 tons for the France Libre vs 70,000 tons for the Type 002. The France Libre reaches 27 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 002. The France Libre carries a crew of 2,000 vs 2,300 for the Type 002.
The France Libre was produced in 1 units vs 1 for the Type 002. The France Libre was commissioned in 2038, 19 years after the Type 002 (2019).
| France's planned 80,000-ton nuclear carrier with EMALS catapults, replacing the Charles de Gaulle around 2038. | |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Naval Group, Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Year introduced | 2038 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| 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 | 80,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 27.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 310.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | NA |
| Crew | 2,000 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × TechnicAtome K22 nuclear reactors (~220 MWth each) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 70,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 305.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 75.0 m |
| Crew | 2,300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 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.