Type 001 vs Type 002

Overview

The Type 001 and the Type 002 are both Aircraft carrier classes.

Displacement is 60,900 tons for the Type 001 vs 70,000 tons for the Type 002. The Type 001 reaches 32 knots vs 31 knots for the Type 002. Operational range is 3,850 nautical miles for the Type 001 vs 4,000 for the Type 002. The Type 001 carries a crew of 1,960 vs 2,300 for the Type 002.

The Type 001 was produced in 1 units vs 1 for the Type 002. The Type 001 was commissioned in 2012, 7 years before the Type 002 (2019).

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 unit
Estimated unit price $120 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 60,900 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 3,850 nm at 3850 knots
Length 306.4 m
Beam 74.4 m
Crew 1,960
Propulsion Steam TV12 turbines, 8 KVG-4 boilers, 4 shafts, 200,000 hp (150 MW)
Armament
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)
Displacement 70,000 tons
Maximum speed 31.0 knots
Range 4,000 nm at 18 knots
Length 305.0 m
Beam 75.0 m
Crew 2,300
Propulsion Conventional steam turbines, 4 shafts
Armament
  • 3 × Type 1130 CIWS
  • 3 × HQ-10 (18-cell missile system)

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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.