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China currently does not have any aircraft carriers in service.
However during the late 90's an ex-Soviet aircraft carrier called the Varyag was purchased by a commercial Chinese company in which the Chinese Navy bought and took over. The ship weighs 67, 500 tonnes. It is undergoing a refit and as of 2011 it is said through satellite pictures and close up pictures that the refit is nearly complete with a complete overhaul of the ships exterior. It is said that sea trials will be under way in late-2011.
China have also expressed interest in building an indigenous aircraft carrier with the possible purchases of several blue prints from several countries such as Spain and Russia. In 2007 China purchased landing equipment which is speculated that it will be used to train Chinese pilots landing aircraft on aircraft carriers.
More recently in 2008 and early 2009 reports came about suggesting China would start building two aircraft carriers in the tonnage size of 50-60,000 tonnes per aircraft carrier and to be finished by 2015.
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∙ 12y agothey had one back in 2008 that worked and they used they was suppose to be building another 6 new ones weather they did i would not know
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∙ 11y agochinese have to aircraft carriers, to date. But building them!
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∙ 10y agoOn April 27, 2012 China launched its first aircraft carrier the Liaoning. The Chinese Navy said that this is the first of many aircraft carriers. The next carrier is planned to be larger.
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How many aircraft carriers does the french navy have?
1999999999
Were there 5 or 6 aircraft carriers in World War 2?
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How many planes do navy ships carry?
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How many aircraft carriers does the UK have?
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How many aircraft carriers did Britain have during ww2?
five
How many aircraft carriers did japan have in its navy in 1941?
Answer6 Aircraft Carriers
How many aircraft carriers does the french navy have?
1999999999
How many aIrcraft carriers do the US have?
The US Navy currently has 11 Carriers and a 12th currently undergoing pre-commissioning trials.
Where are aircraft carriers?
There are aircraft carriers all over the world. America has about 16 of various types. Many other countries also have aircraft carriers.
Were there 5 or 6 aircraft carriers in World War 2?
Even if you exclude the smaller aircraft carriers in World War 2, there were still many more than 5 or 6. The US Navy commissioned 23 aircraft carriers of the Essex class during the war, not to mention others in US service, and those used by the British and Japanese navies.
How many US ships were present at the Battle of Midway?
The US Navy at Midway had 3 carriers, about 50 support ships, 233 carrier aircraft, as well as 127 land-based aircraft.
How many aircraft carriers are there in the world regardless of nationality?
I know the United States has 9 aircraft carriers. Rest of the world??
How many of Japan's aircraft carriers were lost at midway?
Four fleet carriers
How many aircraft carriers do Russia have?
one
Did the Battle of Midway destroy the Japanese navy?
not totally but we sank many Japanese ship including aircraft carriers preventing the kamakazies from bombing the American ships
How many planes do navy ships carry?
The number and type of planes carried by navy ships can vary depending on the size and purpose of the ship. For example, an aircraft carrier can carry around 60-70 aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, and surveillance planes. On the other hand, smaller ships like destroyers or cruisers typically carry 1-2 helicopters for various missions.
How many American planes in the marianes turkey shoot?
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