Ship profile
Shandong
CNS 17 - China - Shandong (Type 002) Class
Key facts
Country
China
Class
Shandong (Type 002) Class
Type
Carrier
Status
active
Current ops
-
Latest public position
No public position available.
Public summary
The Shandong class is China's first domestically built aircraft carrier and expands the PLAN's ability to maintain carrier presence while continuing ski-jump J-15 operations. It follows the Liaoning pattern but reflects a more mature domestic carrier programme, adding availability for training, regional deployments and escorted task-group operations. The class is an important bridge between initial carrier experience and catapult-equipped carriers.
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