China commissions new aircraft carrier
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Among the aircraft launched was a new stealth fighter. It demonstrates China's technological leaps as it builds its naval forces. China published new footage on Monday of its latest aircraft carrier using an electromagnetic catapult to launch its warplanes ...
Aircraft carriers are floating airbases, engineered to project air power across the globe. These massive ships are capable of launching fully loaded fighter jets every few seconds, maintaining a relentless tempo during high-intensity operations. Carrier ...
China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60% the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet.
China has made major technological progress with its aircraft carriers. But compared to the US Navy, China lacks the decades of experience and trained personnel for operations. China is investing in building that workforce, but it'll take time. China is ...
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