Liaoning (Type 001)
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation)
First Deployed: 2012
Overview
China's first aircraft carrier, originally the Soviet Varyag purchased from Ukraine in 1998. Extensively refitted and commissioned in 2012. Uses a ski-jump ramp for aircraft launch. Serves primarily as a training carrier for the PLAN.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 75 m flight deck |
|---|---|
| crew | 1,960 + air wing |
| range | 3,850 nautical miles at 29 knots |
| speed | 32 knots |
| length | 304.5 m |
| propulsion | 8 boilers, 4 steam turbines, 200,000 shp |
| displacement | 60,900 tonnes full load |
| launch_system | Ski-jump ramp 14 degree |
| aircraft_capacity | 24 J-15 fighters + helicopters |
Operators
- China (PLAN)
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