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Learn about China's history and current status of developing and operating aircraft carriers, from acquiring retired ships to building its own designs. Find out the details of China's two active carriers, Liaoning and Shandong, and the possible future ones.
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Shandong is China's first domestically built aircraft carrier and second in PLAN service after Liaoning. It is a modified version of the Kuznetsov-class carrier and can carry up to 36 aircraft, including J-15, Z-18 and Z-9.
9 maj 2024 · China's Fujian/Type 003 carrier has completed its maiden voyage and is expected to enter service with the PLAN soon. Learn about its length, displacement, island, catapults, weapons and airwing, and how it compares to other carriers.
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...
