Here is a list of the five largest aircraft carrier classes in the world based on size and full-load displacement:
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| USS Gerald R. Ford Class |
1. USS Gerald R. Ford Class (United States)
Displacement: Approximately 100,000 tons
Length: 337 meters
Capacity: More than 75 combat aircraft
Description: The US Navy's newest and most advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier class.
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| USS Nimitz Class |
2. USS Nimitz Class (United States)
Displacement: Approximately 97,000 tons
Length: 332.8 meters
Capacity: More than 60 to 90 aircraft
Description: The backbone of the US Navy fleet for decades; also nuclear-powered.
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| Fujian / Type 003 |
3. Fujian / Type 003 (China)
Displacement: Approximately 80,000 tons
Length: Approximately 316 meters
Capacity: More than 60–70 aircraft
Description: China's largest aircraft carrier, equipped with electromagnetic catapult launch system (EMALS) technology.
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| Shandong / Type 002 |
4. Shandong / Type 002 (China)
Displacement: Approximately 66,000–70,000 tons
Length: Approximately 305 meters
Capacity: Approximately 36–40 aircraft
Description: China's first domestically built aircraft carrier utilizing a ski-jump deck system.
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| Queen Elizabeth Class |
5. Queen Elizabeth Class (United Kingdom)
Displacement: Approximately 65,000 tons
Length: 280 meters
Capacity: Up to 40 aircraft (including F-35Bs)
Description: The largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy, featuring a distinctive dual-island deck design.





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