Military Watch Magazine

China Adds Three Major Sections to First Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier in Just Five Days

China’s Dalian Shipyard has continued the rapid assembly of the country’s first nuclear powered supercarrier, with three additional sections of the future flight deck reportedly installed in just five days. The latest construction activity provides a further indication of the pace at which the carrier is being assembled, with the vessel’s hull and upper structures becoming increasingly recognisable in recent satellite imagery. The warship is commonly referred to as the Type 004, although China has not officially confirmed the designation or publicly disclosed the specifications of the vessel. Satellite imagery has shown construction work for over two years from 2024.