China prepares for war with the US - creation of formidable weapon nearing completion

Construction of China's Type 004 aircraft carrier in Dalian has entered its final stage. Satellite images show a nearly complete hull. Estimates suggest the Type 004 could become China's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, equipped with electromagnetic catapults and capable of carrying 90–100 combat aircraft. Launch is expected in 2027, with commissioning around 2030.

Construction of China's Type 004 aircraft carrier at the Dalian shipyard has entered its final stage. Recent satellite images, cited by the portal TWZ, show a nearly complete hull and finished bow contours. The ship's length is estimated at about 320 meters, potentially exceeding the dimensions of American aircraft carriers. According to open-source data, the Type 004 could become China's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The images reportedly show protective structures associated with reactor placement. The ship is expected to be equipped with EMALS electromagnetic catapults and can carry up to 90–100 combat aircraft, including J-35 and J-15T fighters, KJ-600 early warning aircraft, helicopters, and attack drones. The displacement of the Type 004 could be 110–120 thousand tons. Launch is expected in 2027, with commissioning around 2030. The article also mentions that earlier "Kursor" reported on China's deployment of a large-scale training target complex in the Taklamakan Desert, including replicas of US warships.