Shandong (Type 002)
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation)
First Deployed: 2019
Overview
China's first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier, based on the Liaoning with significant improvements. Features enlarged hangar, improved electronics, and optimized flight deck layout. Commissioned December 2019.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 75 m flight deck |
|---|---|
| crew | 2,000+ including air wing |
| radar | Type 346A AESA |
| speed | 31 knots |
| length | 315 m |
| propulsion | Steam turbines conventional |
| displacement | 70,000 tonnes full load |
| launch_system | Ski-jump ramp 12 degree |
| aircraft_capacity | 36 J-15 fighters + helicopters |
Operators
- China (PLAN)
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