Type 003 vs Nimitz
| 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 |
| United States aircraft carrier, introduced in 1975, propelled by two nuclear reactors. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Aircraft carrier |
| Type | Aircraft carrier |
| Manufacturer | Newport News Shipbuilding Company |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number built | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4,500 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 |
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| Displacement | 100,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 99,999 nm |
| Length | 332.8 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 76.8 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5,000 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | 2 × Westinghouse A4W nuclear reactors, 4 × steam turbines, 4 × shafts, 260,000 shp (190 MW) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has greater displacement at 100,000 tons compared to the Type 003-class's 85,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is faster with a maximum speed of 30 knots compared to the Type 003-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 003-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is nuclear-powered with unlimited range, while the Type 003-class has a range of 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 003-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class is longer at 332.8 meters compared to the Type 003-class's 316.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Nimitz-class have?
The Nimitz-class has a larger crew complement of 5,000 compared to the Type 003-class's 2,500 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Nimitz-class?
The Nimitz-class has been built in greater numbers with 10 vessels compared to 1 vessels of the Type 003-class.