Type 003 Aircraft Carrier

The Type 003 Hainan-class Aircraft Carriers are a pair of aircraft carriers in service in the People's Liberation Army Navy from 2023 onwards. They are 1,072 feet (326.75 meters) in length, have a standard displacement of 78,000 tons and a full load displacement of 85,000 tons, and are equipped with four electromagnetic catapults for launching aircraft. The Type 003-class can carry 85-95 fixed wing aircraft and helicopters including the J-15A Flying Shark and J-31 Gyrfalcon fighters. The first ship, Hainan, will enter service in 2023 and the second vessel, Guangdong will enter service in 2026.

Unit Run

 * PLANS Hainan (18)
 * PLANS Guangdong (19)