Type 003 vs Gerald R. Ford
| 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 aircraft carrier, 101,605 tons displacement, introduced in 2017. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | $12,998 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 |
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| Displacement | 101,605 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Length | 337.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 78.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2,600 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Type 003-class's 85,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-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 Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-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 Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Type 003-class's 316.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Gerald R. Ford-class have?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has a larger crew complement of 2,600 compared to the Type 003-class's 2,500 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Gerald R. Ford-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 003-class.