China’s newest aircraft carrier not as capable as 50-year-old US ship in one key respect, former US officers say
China’s newest aircraft carrier may only be able to conduct air operations at about 60 percent the rate of a 50-year-old US Navy carrier, two former US carrier officers say, a substantial combat limitation for a vessel meant to revolutionize Beijing’s fleet. The officers told CNN the configuration of the flight deck of the Fujian, …
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Egypt Independent
October 26, 2025
