Type 003 vs Kitty Hawk
| 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 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| United States aircraft carrier, 83,090 tons displacement, propelled by steam turbines generating 280,000 shp. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | New York Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number built | 4 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 85,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 316.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 76.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2,500 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Steam turbines and diesel generators |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 83,090 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,428 nm at 20 knots |
| Length | 326.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 86.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5,624 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 8 × steam boilers with Westinghouse geared steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 280,000 shp (210 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Kitty Hawk-class's 83,090 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 003-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 003-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class has a longer range at 10,428 nautical miles compared to the Type 003-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 003-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class is longer at 326.0 meters compared to the Type 003-class's 316.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Kitty Hawk-class have?
The Kitty Hawk-class has a larger crew complement of 5,624 compared to the Type 003-class's 2,500 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Kitty Hawk-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 003-class.