China spent years refitting the carrier before putting it into service in 2012. China’s other carrier is Liaoning, which was initially built by the Soviet Union.
Shandong is China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy’s second aircraft carrier, but the first one built domestically. Ren Guoqiang, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of National Defense, confirmed on Friday during a media briefing.įootage of Shandong, released by the ministry, shows the carrier launching and recovering Shenyang J-15 fighters. Shandong departed the Dalian Shipyard on May 25 to test the ship’s weapons and equipment, to train crew members and enhance the carrier’s ability to conduct missions, Senior Col.
China’s newest aircraft carrier, Type 001A Shandong (Hull 17), is conducting sea trials at a time Beijing’s military leadership criticizes the pace and scope of U.S.
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