According to the latest reports, China's Type 004 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is under construction, which will be an important milestone for the Chinese Navy. The displacement of the Type 004 aircraft carrier is expected to exceed 100,000 tons, and there is even information that it could reach 1150,000 tons, which will make it a real giant aircraft carrier. The Type 004 aircraft carrier has a length of 338 meters and a width of 81 meters, which is significantly larger than the previous Fujian ship (Type 003 aircraft carrier). The length of the Fujian ship is 320 meters, the width is 78 meters. The lengthening and widening of the Type 004 aircraft carrier will significantly enhance its combat effectiveness and carrier capacity.
The Type 004 aircraft carrier will be equipped with a nuclear-powered and electromagnetic catapult system, allowing it to launch carrier-based aircraft quickly and efficiently. According to **, the Type 004 aircraft carrier will be able to carry more than 90 carrier-based aircraft, including J-35 fighters, J-15T fighters, Air Police-600 early warning aircraft and Z-20H***. These carrier-based aircraft will constitute a powerful air strike force and provide effective air support for the Chinese Navy's ocean-going combat group.
In addition, the nuclear power system of the Type 004 aircraft carrier will give it a range of up to 40 years, which is much longer than that of the Fujian. This long-term endurance will enable the Type 004 aircraft carrier to perform missions in waters far from the base for a long time, which is of great significance for safeguarding the country's maritime rights and interests and overseas interests. At the same time, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is also a symbol of the country's strength and scientific and technological level, and its construction will further enhance the international status of the Chinese Navy.