Wasp vs Type 001
The Wasp and the Type 001 are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 41,150 tons for the Wasp vs 60,900 tons for the Type 001. The Wasp reaches 22 knots vs 32 knots for the Type 001. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Wasp vs 3,850 for the Type 001. The Wasp carries a crew of 1,070 vs 1,960 for the Type 001. The Wasp was produced in 8 units vs 1 for the Type 001. Cost per hull is $2,280M for the Wasp vs $120M for the Type 001. The Wasp was commissioned in 1989, 23 years before the Type 001 (2012).
| American amphibious assault ship, 41,150 tons displacement, built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Amphibious assault ship |
| Manufacturer | Ingalls Shipbuilding |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number built | 8 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2,280 million |
| Chinese STOBAR aircraft carrier, introduced in 2012, propelled by steam turbines producing 200,000 hp. | |
| Origin | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | STOBAR aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Dalian Shipbuilding Industry |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number built | 1 unit |
| Estimated unit price | $120 million |
| Displacement | 41,150 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 22.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 9,500 nm at 18 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 257.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 31.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,070 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Two geared steam turbines, two shafts, 70,000 shp (52,000 kW); Two General Electric LM2500 geared gas turbines, two shafts (USS Makin Island) |
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| Displacement | 60,900 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,850 nm at 3850 knots â—‰ |
| Length | 306.4 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 74.4 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 1,960 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Steam TV12 turbines, 8 KVG-4 boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Wasp-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class has greater displacement at 60,900 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Wasp-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Wasp-class or Type 001-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 001-class's 3,850 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Wasp-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class is longer at 306.4 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Wasp-class and Type 001-class have?
The Type 001-class has a larger crew complement of 1,960 compared to the Wasp-class's 1,070 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Wasp-class or Type 001-class?
The Wasp-class is more expensive at approximately $2.3 billion per unit compared to the Type 001-class at $120 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wasp-class or Type 001-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 001-class.