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Type 003 vs Hyuga

Overview

The Type 003 and the Hyuga are both Aircraft carrier classes.

The Type 003 displaces 85,000 tons — 4.5x the Hyuga's 19,000 tons. The Type 003 reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Hyuga. The Type 003 carries a crew of 2,500 vs 360 for the Hyuga.

The Type 003 was produced in 1 units vs 2 for the Hyuga. The Type 003 was commissioned in 2025, 16 years after the Hyuga (2009).

Chinese aircraft carrier, introduced in 2025, displaces 85,000 tons.
Origin 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Jiangnan Shipyard
Year introduced 2025
Number built 1 unit
Estimated unit price NA
Japanese destroyer/ASW carrier, 19,000 tons displacement, propelled by COGAG system.
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Aircraft carrier
Type ASW carrier
Manufacturer IHI Marine United
Year introduced 2009
Number built 2 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 85,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Length 316.0 m
Beam 76.0 m
Crew 2,500
Propulsion Steam turbines and diesel generators
Armament
  • Type 1130 gun-based CIWS
  • HHQ-10 missile-based CIWS
Displacement 19,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots
Length 197.0 m
Beam 33.0 m
Crew 360
Propulsion COGAG, 4 Ishikawajima Harima/ General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 100,000 shaft horsepower (75 MW)
Armament
  • 16 cells Mk 41 VLS
  • 16 ESSM
  • 12 RUM-139 VL ASROC
  • 2 x 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 x triple 324 mm torpedo tubes
  • 12.7mm MG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Hyuga-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Hyuga-class's 19,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Hyuga-class?
The Hyuga-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 003-class's 30 knots.
Which is longer, the Type 003-class or Hyuga-class?
The Type 003-class is longer at 316.0 meters compared to the Hyuga-class's 197.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Hyuga-class have?
The Type 003-class has a larger crew complement of 2,500 compared to the Hyuga-class's 360 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Hyuga-class?
The Hyuga-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 003-class.