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Type 001 vs Type 002

Type 001 vs Type 002 at a glance — displacement 60,900 vs 70,000 tons, length 306 vs 305 m, speed 32 vs 31 knots, crew 1,960 vs 2,300.

Specifications
Type 001 Type 002
Origin 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Aircraft carrier Aircraft carrier
Type STOBAR aircraft carrier STOBAR aircraft carrier
Manufacturer Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Dalian Shipbuilding Industry
Year introduced 2012 2019
Number built 1 unit 1 unit
Estimated unit price $1,600 million NA
Displacement 60,900 tons 70,000 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots 31.0 knots
Range 3,850 nm at 32 knots 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 306.4 m 305.0 m
Beam 74.4 m 75.0 m
Crew 1,960 2,300
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Systems
Type 001 Type 002
Armament
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)
Propulsion Steam TV12 turbines, 8 KVG-4 boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW) Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Type 001-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has greater displacement at 70,000 tons compared to the Type 001-class's 60,900 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 001-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 001-class is faster with a maximum speed of 32 knots compared to the Type 002-class's 31 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 001-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 001-class's 3,850 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 001-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 001-class is longer at 306.4 meters compared to the Type 002-class's 305.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 001-class and Type 002-class have?
The Type 002-class has a larger crew complement of 2,300 compared to the Type 001-class's 1,960 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 001-class or Type 002-class?
Both the Type 001-class and Type 002-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.