On the basis of the Fujian, China has started construction of two nuclear aircraft carriers
As it stands, the United States already has 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, while China has only three conventionally powered aircraft carriers, so China will almost certainly continue its efforts.
According to the South China Morning Post, China has started construction of two new nuclear-powered aircraft carriers at the same time, which means that China's aircraft carrier industry will usher in a new peak.
Among them, the 004 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has determined the nuclear power system in the bidding in Dalian,
And the 005 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier appeared in a promotional video for Jiangnan Shipbuilding in Shanghai.
Both nuclear-powered aircraft carriers have a displacement of more than 100,000 tons, which can be called "giants".
In particular, the China Nuclear Power Research and Design Institute won the bid for the ship power unit of Dalian Shipyard, which reminded everyone of the heart of the 004 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
It shows that it is entirely possible that China's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has already been built!
It is possible that the appearance of the new Chinese nuclear aircraft carrier is not the same as that of the United States
And the aircraft carrier with the number 20 released by the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai also made everyone very excited, which also means that the 005 aircraft carrier may have begun construction.
It is understood that the two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers use the same design scheme and will use the same design drawings,
The standard configuration will be nuclear power + electromagnetic catapult + J-35 + 100,000-ton displacement.
At the same time, the two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers will be equipped with advanced radar systems, electronic warfare equipment, and navigation systems, making them more combat-effective and survivable in information warfare.
The main carrier-based aircraft of the two aircraft carriers, in addition to the J-35, will also have J-15T, Air Police-600, Z-20H, etc.,
These fighters will constitute a powerful air strike force and provide effective air support for the Chinese Navy's ocean-going combat group.
There is no doubt that the R&D and production of these two aircraft carriers will make up for all the shortcomings of China's research and development of modern aircraft carriers, and will undoubtedly significantly improve the overall strength of the Chinese Navy.
Although the Chinese Navy has long been equipped with nuclear-powered submarines, there has been no news about nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, which has been expected by the majority of military fans.
There is a good chance that China's new aircraft carrier will break through the American aircraft carrier model
Now, information from various sources has basically confirmed that the construction of a model that is not much different from the latest "Ford" class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the United States in terms of combat power has officially begun.
There is information that China's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is expected to have a dual-reactor design with a displacement of more than 100,000 tons,
It can carry more than 90 carrier-based aircraft (including UAVs), with a maximum speed of more than 30 knots per hour and a endurance of about 40 years.
The biggest advantage of such a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is the huge improvement in its mobile combat capability.
At the same time, even the speed lag of mobile deployment can be compensated for by the fact that nuclear-powered aircraft carriers can continue to sail at high speeds.
The result is rapid arrival, deployment, and mobilization to any combat zone in the world.
Now, when the Fujian ship is about to start its first sea trial after completing the static electromagnetic catapult test, the news of the construction of two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers has come to show that China's aircraft carrier construction has been accelerated.
Looking forward to China's future nuclear aircraft carrier fleet across the globe
Don't forget, China's aircraft carrier construction bases are Dalian Shipyard in the north and Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard in the south.
The simultaneous start of construction of the two plants may mean that the number of construction of this model will no longer be the pattern of "one type and one ship" of the previous conventionally powered aircraft carrier.
What a thrilling thing for Chinese military fans: China's aircraft carriers will not only be nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the future, but will also directly and directly catch up with the level of the latest American aircraft carriers!
Moreover, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is a strategic weapon with a strong symbolic meaning,
It represents a country's comprehensive national strength and international influence.
It will win more respect and trust for China to maintain world peace and stability, participate in global governance and cooperation, fulfill its responsibilities and obligations as a major country, and win more respect and trust.
(Military commentary by Chen Guangwen on 2024.01.10)