Type 003 vs Izumo
Overview
The Type 003 and the Izumo are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Type 003 displaces 85,000 tons — 4.4x the Izumo's 19,500 tons. The Type 003 reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Izumo. The Type 003 carries a crew of 2,500 vs 520 for the Izumo.
The Type 003 was produced in 1 units vs 2 for the Izumo. The Type 003 was commissioned in 2025, 10 years after the Izumo (2015).
| 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 helicopter-carrying destroyer, introduced in 2015, has a displacement of 19,500 tons and a length of 248 meters. | |
| Origin | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Helicopter-carrying destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Japan Marine United |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1,500 million |
| 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 |
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| Displacement | 19,500 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Length | 248.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 520 ◉ |
| Propulsion | COGAG, two shafts; 4 × GE/IHI LM2500IEC gas turbine with a power of 112,100 hp (83,600 kW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Izumo-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Izumo-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Izumo-class?
The Izumo-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 Izumo-class?
The Type 003-class is longer at 316.0 meters compared to the Izumo-class's 248.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Izumo-class have?
The Type 003-class has a larger crew complement of 2,500 compared to the Izumo-class's 520 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Izumo-class?
The Izumo-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 003-class.