Type 003 vs Type 001
| 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 |
| 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 units |
| Estimated unit price | $120 million |
| 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 | 60,900 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 3,850 nm at 3850 knots |
| 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) |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Type 001-class's 60,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 001-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 Type 001-class?
The Type 001-class has a longer range at 3,850 nautical miles compared to the Type 003-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
The Type 003-class is longer at 316.0 meters compared to the Type 001-class's 306.4 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Type 001-class have?
The Type 003-class has a larger crew complement of 2,500 compared to the Type 001-class's 1,960 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Type 001-class?
Both the Type 003-class and Type 001-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.