Type 004
The Type 004 is the designation for China's fourth aircraft carrier, which is currently under construction at the Dalian Shipyard. It is widely expected to be the People’s Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) first nuclear-powered supercarrier, representing a massive technological leap over its predecessor, the conventionally-powered Type 003 Fujian.
China is advancing construction of its fourth aircraft carrier, widely identified as Type 004, at the Dalian Shipyard in Liaoning province. The vessel is expected to be China’s...
April 26, 2026
