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Type 003 vs George H. W. Bush

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Specifications
Type 003 George H. W. Bush
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard Northrop Grumman Newport News
Year introduced 2025 2009
Number built 1 unit 10 units
Estimated unit price NA $6,200 million
Displacement 85,000 tons 102,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 30.0 knots
Range NA Unlimited
Length 316.0 m 332.8 m
Beam 76.0 m 76.8 m
Crew 2,500 3,532
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 003 George H. W. Bush
Armament
  • Type 1130 gun-based CIWS
  • HHQ-10 missile-based CIWS
  • 2 × Mk 29 ESSM launcher
  • 2 × RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile
  • 3 × Phalanx CIWS
Propulsion Steam turbines and diesel generators 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW)

Overview

The Type 003 and the George H. W. Bush are both Aircraft carrier classes.

Displacement is 85,000 tons for the Type 003 vs 102,000 tons for the George H. W. Bush. The Type 003 reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the George H. W. Bush. The Type 003 carries a crew of 2,500 vs 3,532 for the George H. W. Bush.

The Type 003 was produced in 1 units vs 10 for the George H. W. Bush. The Type 003 was commissioned in 2025, 16 years after the George H. W. Bush (2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has greater displacement at 102,000 tons compared to the Type 003-class's 85,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 003-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 003-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 003-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 003-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Type 003-class's 316.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and George H. W. Bush-class have?
The George H. W. Bush-class has a larger crew complement of 3,532 compared to the Type 003-class's 2,500 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or George H. W. Bush-class?
The George H. W. Bush-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 003-class.