CN Type 004

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The Type 004 aircraft carrier is a planned aircraft carrier of the People's Liberation Army Navy's aircraft carrier programme. It is intended to be an iteration on the preceding Type 003 aircraft carrier, and like the Type 003, it will feature an integrated electric propulsion system that will allow the operation of electromagnetic launch catapults.[6] Unlike the conventionally-powered Type 003, the Type 004 will be larger and also the first Chinese carrier to feature nuclear marine propulsion,[6][7] and could generate enough electricity to power laser weapons and railguns currently under development.[8] It is expected to be completed by the late 2020s, and up to four could be built
Operators People's Liberation Army Navy
Preceded by Type 003 aircraft carrier
General characteristics
Type Aircraft carrier
Displacement Up to 110,000 tons[1][2]
Propulsion Nuclear marine propulsion
Speed 30+ knots[5]
Aircraft carried 70 to 100 helicopters and fixed wing aircraft,[3] including J-15 and possibly J-20 or J-31 fighters, Xian KJ-600 airborne early warning and control aircraft, anti-submarine warfare aircraft, and stealth attack drones.[4]
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