Kitty Hawk vs Type 002
The Kitty Hawk and the Type 002 are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 83,090 tons for the Kitty Hawk vs 70,000 tons for the Type 002. The Kitty Hawk reaches 32 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 002. Operational range is 10,428 nautical miles for the Kitty Hawk vs 4,000 for the Type 002. The Kitty Hawk carries a crew of 5,624 vs 2,300 for the Type 002. The Kitty Hawk was produced in 4 units vs 1 for the Type 002. The Kitty Hawk was commissioned in 1961, 58 years before the Type 002 (2019).
| 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 |
| 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 | 83,090 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 10,428 nm at 20 knots â—‰ |
| 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) |
| Armament |
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| Displacement | 70,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 305.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 75.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2,300 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Kitty Hawk-class or Type 002-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class has greater displacement at 83,090 tons compared to the Type 002-class's 70,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Kitty Hawk-class or Type 002-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 002-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kitty Hawk-class or Type 002-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class has a longer range at 10,428 nautical miles compared to the Type 002-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kitty Hawk-class or Type 002-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class is longer at 326.0 meters compared to the Type 002-class's 305.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Kitty Hawk-class and Type 002-class have?
The Kitty Hawk-class has a larger crew complement of 5,624 compared to the Type 002-class's 2,300 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kitty Hawk-class or Type 002-class?
The Kitty Hawk-class has been built in greater numbers with 4 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 002-class.