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SCMP: China will build 4 nuclear aircraft carriers in drive to catch US Navy, experts say
* Beijing expected to have at least six aircraft carrier battle groups by 2035 after it prioritised modernising its navy
* Nuclear-powered carriers thought to be equipped with electromagnetic launch catapults similar to those of the US
Four of at least six aircraft battle groups China plans to have in the water by 2035 will be nuclear-powered, as the Asian giant tries to equal the US in naval strength, according to Chinese military experts.
The specialists said that after decades of trying to close the gap, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s hardware might by then be closer to matching the world’s leading superpower in aircraft carrier technology – but it would still lag in real combat experience.
All of China’s new carriers were expected to be equipped with electromagnetic catapults similar to those used by the United States, the experts said. The US’ electromagnetic aircraft launch system, known as EMALS, can launch more aircraft more rapidly than the older diesel systems.
China has one aircraft carrier in service – the Liaoning, commissioned in 2012 – and the Type 001A, the first carrier built in the country, which is still being tested.
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WNU Editor: It looks like China is going to sell its first aircraft carrier the Liaoning to Pakistan .... China to sell an aircraft carrier to Pakistan (Navy Recognition).
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2 comments:
2035? hehe the trump effect.
just two years ago they planned to dominate the world by 2025. Now they merely will have a third of the US carrier fleet by then.
MAGA
Oh, and the real benefits to the US will come, once China pays!! $$$$ get behind Trump, this means trillions for you
China only has one thing on its mind and that is aggression. They have little to no allies, so why the need for such a Naval force unless you looking at offensive capabilities. American has been a Naval powerhouse for 70+ years and has allies across the globe. The need for a Chinese navy is not there for defensive purposes.
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