Type 003 vs Type 002
| 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 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 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| 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 | 70,000 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 31.0 knots â—‰ |
| Range | 4,000 nm at 18 knots |
| Length | 305.0 m â—‰ |
| Beam | 75.0 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2,300 â—‰ |
| Propulsion | Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts |
| Armament |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Type 003-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 003-class has greater displacement at 85,000 tons compared to the Type 002-class's 70,000 tons.
Which is faster, the Type 003-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class is faster with a maximum speed of 31 knots compared to the Type 003-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Type 003-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 002-class has a longer range at 4,000 nautical miles compared to the Type 003-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Type 003-class or Type 002-class?
The Type 003-class is longer at 316.0 meters compared to the Type 002-class's 305.0 meters.
How many crew members do the Type 003-class and Type 002-class have?
The Type 003-class has a larger crew complement of 2,500 compared to the Type 002-class's 2,300 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Type 003-class or Type 002-class?
Both the Type 003-class and Type 002-class have been built in equal numbers with 1 vessels each.