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Izumo vs Type 002

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Specifications
Izumo Type 002
Origin 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type Helicopter-carrying destroyer STOBAR aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Japan Marine United Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
Year introduced 2015 2019
Number built 2 units 1 unit
Estimated unit price $1,500 million NA
Displacement 19,500 tons 70,000 tons
Maximum speed 30.0 knots 31.0 knots
Range NA 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 248.0 m 305.0 m
Beam 38.0 m 75.0 m
Crew 520 2,300
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Armament & Systems
Izumo Type 002
Armament
  • 2 × Phalanx CIWS
  • 2 × SeaRAM CIWS
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)
Propulsion COGAG, two shafts; 4 × GE/IHI LM2500IEC gas turbine with a power of 112,100 hp (83,600 kW) Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts

Overview

The Izumo and the Type 002 are both Aircraft carrier classes.

The Type 002 displaces 70,000 tons — 3.6x the Izumo's 19,500 tons. The Izumo reaches 30 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 002. The Izumo carries a crew of 520 vs 2,300 for the Type 002.

The Izumo was produced in 2 units vs 1 for the Type 002. The Izumo was commissioned in 2015, 4 years before the Type 002 (2019).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Izumo-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has greater displacement at 70,000 tons compared to the Izumo-class's 19,500 tons.
Which is faster, the Izumo-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Izumo-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Izumo-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Izumo-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Izumo-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Izumo-class's 248.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Izumo-class and Type 002-class have?
The Type 002-class has a larger crew complement of 2,300 compared to the Izumo-class's 520 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Izumo-class or Type 002-class?
The Izumo-class has been built in greater numbers with 2 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 002-class.