The Liaoning, the lion of China's oceans and China's first aircraft carrier, officially joined the ranks of the People's Navy in the golden autumn and September and the harvest season. Its predecessor was the Marshal Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier subship Varyag of the Soviet Navy. Ill-fated, it was built in Ukraine in the mid-to-late 80s of the 20th century, but suffered the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the construction project woke up like a dream, with only 68% completion. However, in 1999, China opened its arms and embraced this witness of history, and the Varyag embarked on a new journey, arriving at the port of Dalian on March 4, 2002.
After hard work and sweat, on April 26, 2005, the Chinese Navy took over the baton and began to continue and improve the unfinished aircraft carrier. The goal is firm, focusing on scientific research, training and experiments, giving it a new life and mission. Time flies, on September 25, 2012, a day that will forever be recorded in history, it was officially renamed Liaoning and delivered to the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, opening a new chapter in China's aircraft carrier industry.
Now, following Liaoning and Shandong, the Fujian ship has set sail. This is the first catapult-type aircraft carrier designed and built by China completely independently, with a board number of 18 and a full load displacement of more than 80,000 tons. Compared with its predecessors, the combat effectiveness of the Fujian ship has reached a higher level. According to the division, it is divided into 4 squadrons, which are equipped with 12 J-15 35 fighters, as well as 5 J-15D electronic warfare squadrons. Brother Hu has calculated that it can carry at least 53 carrier-based fighters, of which 48 are J-15 and J-35 carrier-based fighters, and 5 are J-15D electronic warfare aircraft. When the Fujian carried 53 carrier-based fighters, its combat effectiveness was comparable to that of the American Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the standard carrier-based aircraft state.
Liaoning, Shandong, Fujian, the three ships are driving together. They are the pride of the Chinese Navy and the glory of the Chinese nation. On this magnificent sea, they will write a new legend together and fight for peace and justice! Liaoning ship