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China’s Type 004, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, may be nuclear-powered; launch likely in 2027 | Details

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:49 AM · 1 min read
China’s Type 004, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, may be nuclear-powered; launch likely in 2027 | Details — Beijing Technology news

China is reportedly accelerating construction of its fourth aircraft carrier, the nuclear-powered Type 004, which could be launched as early as 2027. The development is part of Beijing's wider ambition to build a nine-carrier fleet by 2035 and strengthen its naval reach.

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