Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers would give China's growing navy new reach, and researchers say it's working on the reactor to power one
A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, like American carriers, would be a major jump for China, giving its navy a global reach.
Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
China has a fleet of three aircraft carriers, all conventionally powered, but a nuclear-powered carrier, according to experts, will place China in the exclusive ranks of first-class naval powers.
China is building its carrier air power. But Britannia still rules the waves for now
And the dual-carrier operations in the South China Sea, involving the ex-Soviet flattop Liaoning and her Chinese-built sister ship Shandong, weren’t the only surprise for Western observers of China’s rising naval power.
Satellite images show China working on nuclear reactor for new warship
China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large warship, according to analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents. The images are the clearest sign yet that Beijing is advancing towards producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.
China builds nuclear reactor to run aircraft carrier, puts US Navy on alert
China’s PLA Navy already has the largest number of vessels in the world, and its vessels are also quite modern, with updated technology.
Bombshell satellite images reveal China's top secret work on nuclear aircraft carrier
A nuclear powered aircraft carrier would allow China's navy to operate across the globe, posing serious threats to Western security.
A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing the country’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier,
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Satellite imagery shows mystery ship built in China amid breakneck naval expansion
The aircraft carrier Fujian – by far China’s biggest, most modern and most powerful carrier to date – headed to sea for its first trials earlier this year, with experts saying it could join ...
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A Breakdown of the PLA Navy’s Catapult-Launched J-15T Unveiled ahead of Zhuhai Air Show
A CATOBAR capable J-15 fighter can operate from both the STOBAR-configured Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers with their ski-jumps as well as the EMALS-equipped Fujian, offering greater ...
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China completes third aircraft carrier, first with a catapult launch system
China has launched its third aircraft carrier and the first to feature a catapult aircraft launch system. The ship designed and built in China was christened as “Fujian” named after the ...
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Chinese navy to show off its warplanes for first time at Zhuhai air show
The J-15T has been designed to be launched with a catapult – suggesting it may be deployed on the country’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian. 02:17 China airs footage of Fujian aircraft ...
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China flexes naval might, reveals 2 new jets and dual-aircraft carrier ops
For the first time, China's People's Liberation Army Navy, or PLAN, has conducted dual-aircraft carrier operations in the ...