Interpret the naming and future trend of China's nuclear-powered aircraft carriers
Under the attention of the military media "1945", China's obsession with nuclear-powered aircraft carriers has become a hot topic. Shuai Huamin, a retired general in Taiwan Province, believes that China will build a fourth aircraft carrier and speculates that it may be named the "Hainan Ship". This is different from the opinion of mainland netizens, some of whom believe that the fourth aircraft carrier may be named "Sichuan" or "Taiwan".
As a retired general of Taiwan Province, Shuai Huamin's speculation is based on the naming convention of the first three aircraft carriers, but it is only a subjective guess. China's first three aircraft carriers, the Liaoning, Shandong, and Fujian, are deployed in the northern, eastern, and southern seas. This has led some to believe that the fourth aircraft carrier could be named the "Hainan Ship" to strengthen the military power in the South China Sea region.
However, mainland netizens are more inclined to choose between "Sichuan" and "Taiwan". Some people believe that the "Taiwan" is expected to win because of the people's urgent demand for cross-strait reunification. On the other hand, some people believe that the "Sichuan" is a memory of the exploits of the Sichuan army during the Anti-Japanese War, showing the heroic spirit of the Sichuan army in the Anti-Japanese War.
In the case of China's Project 004 aircraft carrier, people are concerned not only about its possible nomenclature, but also about its power system. There were rumors that the Fujian was a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, but it was eventually confirmed to be conventionally powered. This has sparked discussions about whether China will launch a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
In December 2023, Jiangnan Shipyard announced the construction of a large nuclear-powered oil cargo ship, which was interpreted by some as China's mastery of the key technology for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. This has sparked a debate about whether China needs nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, in which their ocean-going capabilities are considered one of its strengths. The Chinese Navy has decommissioned a large number of Type 056 frigates, which is seen as China's gradual transformation into an "ocean-going division".
However, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers also have disadvantages, including long maintenance intervals and high maintenance costs. This leads us to think about whether the power carrier is necessary for the Chinese Navy.
Overall, China has made significant progress in aircraft carrier construction in just a few decades, but there is still a gap compared to the strength of U.S. aircraft carriers. The Liaoning took five years to take off and land, while the United States completed the takeoff and landing of 975 aircraft in four days, highlighting the gap in aircraft carrier strength between the two countries.
Finally, the name of China's fourth aircraft carrier and the future of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are yet to be revealed. All these developments will have a bearing on the adjustment of the Chinese Navy's ocean-going capability and military strategy.
[Conclusion: With the vigorous development of the military, the Chinese Navy may usher in a new turning point on the road to the ocean. Pay attention to the latest military developments, closely follow the development of national defense, and jointly witness the glorious moment of the Chinese Navy. 】
Demystifying China's Project 004 Aircraft Carrier: Where the Way Forward Goes?
China's No. 004 aircraft carrier has attracted much attention, and all parties have paid attention to its naming and power system. Retired general Shuai Huamin speculated that it might be named "Hainan Ship", which sparked heated discussions among netizens. However, mainland netizens prefer "Sichuan" or "Taiwan". Behind this controversy is a reflection of China's naval strategic adjustment and the rise of its ocean-going capabilities.
Based on the naming convention of the first three aircraft carriers, Shuai Huamin guessed that the fourth ship might be the "Hainan ship", but this was only a subjective guess. Mainland netizens are more inclined to "Sichuan" or "Taiwan", among which the "Taiwan" highlights the public opinion of cross-strait reunification. The "Sichuan" is a memory of the achievements of the Sichuan Army in the War of Resistance.
The power system of the 004 aircraft carrier has attracted widespread attention. Rumor has it that the Fujian ship is nuclear-powered, but it is actually conventionally powered. The recent announcement by the Jiangnan Shipyard of the construction of nuclear-powered cargo ships has raised speculation about whether China has mastered nuclear-powered aircraft carrier technology. However, the long maintenance cycle and high cost of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers have also led to thinking about their practicality.
The Chinese Navy has decommissioned a large number of Type 056 frigates, which is interpreted as the transformation of the Navy into an "ocean-going division". This is closely related to the need for China's ocean-going capabilities, making strategic nuclear aircraft carriers the focus of attention. Compared with the strength of US aircraft carriers, China still has a certain gap.
Overall, what kind of future path China's 004 aircraft carrier will open has attracted widespread attention. We eagerly look forward to solving this military mystery and witnessing the rise of the Chinese Navy in the field of ocean navigation. [Differences of opinion, military prospects, No. 004 aircraft carrier, a new round of discussion is about to begin!]