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Gerald R. Ford vs Type 001

Gerald R. Ford vs Type 001 at a glance — displacement 101,605 vs 60,900 tons, length 337 vs 306 m, speed 30 vs 32 knots, crew 2,600 vs 1,960.

Specifications
Gerald R. Ford Type 001
Origin 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Aircraft carrier STOBAR aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Newport News Shipbuilding Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
Year introduced 2017 2012
Number built 2 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price $12,998 million $1,600 million
Displacement 101,605 tons 60,900 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 32.0 knots
Range Unlimited 3,850 nm at 32 knots
Length 337.0 m 306.4 m
Beam 78.0 m 74.4 m
Crew 2,600 1,960
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Armament & Systems
Gerald R. Ford Type 001
Armament
  • 2 × Mk 29 Guided Missile Launching Systems (8 × RIM-162 ESSM each)
  • 2 × Mk 49 Guided Missile Launching Systems (21 × RIM-116 RAM each)
  • 3 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 4 × Mk 38 25 mm Machine Gun Systems
  • 4 × M2 .50 cal. (12.7 mm) machine guns
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)
Propulsion Two Bechtel A1B PWR nuclear reactors, Four shafts Steam TV12 turbines, 8 KVG-4 boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 001-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Type 001-class's 60,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Gerald R. Ford-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 001-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 001-class has a range of 3,850 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 001-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Type 001-class's 306.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Gerald R. Ford-class and Type 001-class have?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has a larger crew complement of 2,600 compared to the Type 001-class's 1,960 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 001-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is more expensive at approximately $13 billion per unit compared to the Type 001-class at $1.6 billion.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 001-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 001-class.