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Gerald R. Ford vs Type 002

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Specifications
Gerald R. Ford Type 002
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 2019
Number built 2 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price $12,998 million NA
Displacement 101,605 tons 70,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 31.0 knots
Range Unlimited 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 337.0 m 305.0 m
Beam 78.0 m 75.0 m
Crew 2,600 2,300
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Armament & Systems
Gerald R. Ford Type 002
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 Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts

Overview

The Gerald R. Ford and the Type 002 are both Aircraft carrier classes.

Displacement is 101,605 tons for the Gerald R. Ford vs 70,000 tons for the Type 002. The Gerald R. Ford reaches 30 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 002. Operational range is 99,999 nautical miles for the Gerald R. Ford vs 4,000 for the Type 002. The Gerald R. Ford carries a crew of 2,600 vs 2,300 for the Type 002.

The Gerald R. Ford was produced in 2 units vs 1 for the Type 002. The Gerald R. Ford was commissioned in 2017, 2 years before the Type 002 (2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 002-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has greater displacement at 101,605 tons compared to the Type 002-class's 70,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Gerald R. Ford-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 002-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 002-class has a range of 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 002-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class is longer at 337.0 meters compared to the Type 002-class's 305.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Gerald R. Ford-class and Type 002-class have?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has a larger crew complement of 2,600 compared to the Type 002-class's 2,300 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gerald R. Ford-class or Type 002-class?
The Gerald R. Ford-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 002-class.