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China's 339-Meter Carrier Could Fly 90 Jets to Top Largest US Warship

Satellite images suggest the ship could carry 75 to 90 aircraft and may need a larger replenishment fleet for distant deployments.

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China's next carrier could stretch up to 339 meters, potentially making it slightly longer than the US Navy’s Gerald R. Ford.

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China’s 339 Metre Nuclear Carrier Could Launch 90 Aircraft, Outsizing U.S. Navy’s Largest Supercarrier

The carrier could be powered by nuclear energy, which means it could overpower U.S. carriers in terms of operations, deployment length and ammunition.

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China's 339-meter carrier could fly 90 jets to top largest US warship

China's next carrier could stretch up to 339 meters, potentially making it slightly longer than the US Navy’s Gerald R. Ford.

·New York, United States
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China’s next carrier could be its longest – what are Beijing’s plans?

Analysts say the vessel’s hull and potential nuclear propulsion hint that China’s carrier fleet could be used further afield.

·Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Nuclear-Powered, It's Heading for the World's Oceans: the Largest Chinese Supercarrier to Date Is in the Works

China is building what is expected to be the world's largest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The growing fleet and the rapidly expanding supply system behind it are intended to provide military control of global trade corridors and ensure the sustained deployment of naval forces in the event of a conflict over Taiwan.

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China Is Building a 339-Meter-Long Aircraft Carrier, Which Could Surpass the USS Gerald R. Ford

Military experts refer to the new Chinese carrier, which will likely be nuclear-powered, as Type 004.

·Hungary
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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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