Wasp vs Type 002
The Wasp and the Type 002 are both Aircraft carrier classes. Displacement is 41,150 tons for the Wasp vs 70,000 tons for the Type 002. The Wasp reaches 22 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 002. Operational range is 9,500 nautical miles for the Wasp vs 4,000 for the Type 002. The Wasp carries a crew of 1,070 vs 2,300 for the Type 002. The Wasp was produced in 8 units vs 1 for the Type 002. The Wasp was commissioned in 1989, 30 years before the Type 002 (2019).
| 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 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 | 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 | 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Wasp-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has greater displacement at 70,000 tons compared to the Wasp-class's 41,150 tons.
Which is faster, the Wasp-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Wasp-class's 22 knots.
Which has longer range, the Wasp-class or Type 002-class?
The Wasp-class has a longer range at 9,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 002-class's 4,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Wasp-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is longer at 305.0 meters compared to the Wasp-class's 257.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Wasp-class and Type 002-class have?
The Type 002-class has a larger crew complement of 2,300 compared to the Wasp-class's 1,070 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Wasp-class or Type 002-class?
The Wasp-class has been built in greater numbers with 8 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 002-class.