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Chinese aircraft carrier programme. As of 2024, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has two active carriers, the Liaoning and Shandong, with the third, Fujian, currently undergoing sea trials. [1] A fourth carrier, currently called "Type 004" and featuring nuclear propulsion, might be under construction.
Shandong (17; Chinese: 山东舰; pinyin: Shāndōng Jiàn) is a Chinese aircraft carrier that was launched on 26 April 2017 for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of the People's Republic of China. [8]
9 maj 2024 · Exact details of China’s Fujian-class, also known as the Type 003, aircraft carrier are uncertain, with Beijing giving little away as it guards information and capabilities.
17 cze 2022 · China launched its third and most advanced aircraft carrier on Friday, bringing the country one step closer to a modern navy capable of competing with the United States’ military naval power.
13 wrz 2023 · On Monday, the Shandong passed through the Bashi Channel south of Taiwan en route to China’s largest-ever training exercises involving an aircraft carrier in the western Pacific.
3 sty 2024 · Chinese state media unveiled new images of China's most advanced aircraft carrier yet, including next generation launch tracks that can catapult a wider range of aircraft from its deck.
9 lis 2021 · A new Chinese aircraft carrier with technology nearly equaling the capabilities of its US counterparts could be launched as soon as February next year, according to an analysis of satellite...
