Type 003 vs Type 002
Overview
The Type 003 and the Type 002 are both Aircraft carrier classes.
Displacement is 85,000 tons for the Type 003 vs 70,000 tons for the Type 002. The Type 003 reaches 30 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 002. The Type 003 carries a crew of 2,500 vs 2,300 for the Type 002.
The Type 003 was produced in 1 units vs 1 for the Type 002. The Type 003 was commissioned in 2025, 6 years after the Type 002 (2019).
| 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 |
| Chinese aircraft carrier, 70,000 tons displacement, uses a STOBAR launch system. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | STOBAR Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipbuilding Industry |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 70,000 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 305.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 75.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2,300 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Type 002-class's 70,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Type 003-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 003-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 003-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 003-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 003-class is longer at 316.0 meters compared to the Type 002-class's 305.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Type 002-class have?
The Type 003-class has a larger crew complement of 2,500 compared to the Type 002-class's 2,300 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Type 002-class?
Both the Type 003-class and Type 002-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.