Type 003 vs Wasp
Overview
The Type 003 and the Wasp are both Aircraft carrier classes.
The Type 003 displaces 85,000 tons — 2.1x the Wasp's 41,150 tons. The Type 003 reaches 30 knots vs 22 knots for the Wasp. The Type 003 carries a crew of 2,500 vs 1,070 for the Wasp.
The Type 003 was produced in 1 units vs 8 for the Wasp. The Type 003 was commissioned in 2025, 36 years after the Wasp (1989).
| 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 |
| American amphibious assault ship, 41,150 tons displacement, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,280 million |
| Displacement | 85,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 316.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 76.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2,500 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Steam turbines and diesel generators |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 41,150 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 257.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 31.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 1,070 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); Two General Electric LM2500 geared gas turbines, two shafts (USS Makin Island) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Wasp-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Wasp-class?
The Type 003-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 003-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 003-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 003-class or Wasp-class?
The Type 003-class is longer at 316.0 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Wasp-class have?
The Type 003-class has a larger crew complement of 2,500 compared to the Wasp-class's 1,070 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Wasp-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 003-class.