Type 003 vs Nimitz
Overview
The Type 003 and the Nimitz are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 85,000 tons for the Type 003 vs 100,000 tons for the Nimitz. The Type 003 reaches 30 knots vs 30 knots for the Nimitz. The Type 003 carries a crew of 2,500 vs 5,000 for the Nimitz.
The Type 003 was produced in 1 units vs 10 for the Nimitz. The Type 003 was commissioned in 2025, 50 years after the Nimitz (1975).
| 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 |
| United States aircraft carrier, introduced in 1975, propelled by two nuclear reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding Company |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4,500 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 | 100,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 332.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 76.8 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5,000 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Type 003-class's 85,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-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 Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-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 Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-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 Nimitz-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the Type 003-class's 2,500 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 003-class.