Iwo Jima vs Type 002
The Iwo Jima and the Type 002 are both Aircraft carrier classes. The Type 002 displaces 70,000 tons — 3.8x the Iwo Jima's 18,474 tons. The Iwo Jima reaches 22 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 002. Operational range is 11,000 nautical miles for the Iwo Jima vs 4,000 for the Type 002. The Iwo Jima carries a crew of 667 vs 2,300 for the Type 002. The Iwo Jima was produced in 7 units vs 1 for the Type 002. The Iwo Jima was commissioned in 1961, 58 years before the Type 002 (2019).
| United States amphibious assault ship, 18,474 tons displacement, propelled by a single geared steam turbine. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Puget Sound Naval Shipyard |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 7 units |
| 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 | 18,474 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 11,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 180.0 m ◉ |
| Beam | 26.0 m ◉ |
| Crew | 667 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 2 × 600 psi (4.1 MPa) boilers, one geared steam turbine, one shaft, 22,000 shaft horsepower (16 MW) |
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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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Iwo Jima-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has greater displacement at 70,000 tons compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 18,474 tons.
Which is faster, the Iwo Jima-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Iwo Jima-class or Type 002-class?
The Iwo Jima-class has a longer range at 11,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 002-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Iwo Jima-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 180.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Iwo Jima-class and Type 002-class have?
The Type 002-class has a larger crew complement of 2,300 compared to the Iwo Jima-class's 667 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Iwo Jima-class or Type 002-class?
The Iwo Jima-class has been built in greater numbers with 7 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 002-class.