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Naval ForcesChina

Shandong (Type 002)

Aircraft carrierIn serviceFielded 2019Pending verification

Also known as: Type 002, Type 001A

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Shandong (Type 002)
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System
TypeAircraft carrier
Alternative designationsType 002, Type 001A
Date of introduction2019
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew2,000Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length315 m1,033 ftMed[1]
Draft11 mMed[1]
Flight deck length304.5 mMed[1]
Flight deck width72 mMed[1]
Displacement (standard)48,000 tonsMed[1]
Displacement (full load)64,000 tMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
Engine power200,000 shpMed[1]
Endurance90 daysMed[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament
Embarked aircraft28-36 x J-15 naval fighters; 12-16 x helicoptersMed[1]
Armament3 x Type 730 CIWS; 3 x FL-3000N Ship-Defense Missile SystemMed[1]
Fire control
Type 730 CIWS FCSThe OFC-3 system is modular design that comprises a laser range finder, a color TV camera, and an IR camera, and the laser range finder can be replaced by a laser designator (for…Med[1]
FCS RadarThe TR47C radar operates in the same way of AN/APY-1/2 radar on board E-3 Sentry in that the azimuth is scanned mechanically, while the elevation is scanned electronically…Med[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
3 x Type 730 CIWSClose-In Weapon System (CIWS)
Med[1]
Range
3 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Type
Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)
Guidance
TR47C J-band radar OFC-3 electro-optical fire control system
Caliber
30 mm
Rate of fire
1,200-4,200 rounds/minute (Type 730) 11,000 rounds/minute (Type 1130)
3 x FL-3000N Ship-Defense Missile SystemShip-Defense Missile System
Med[1]
Quantity
3 x FL-3000N Ship-Defense Missile Systems
Type
Ship-Defense Missile System
Missile
HQ-10
Length
2.00 m
Summary

Shandong Class (Type 002 Class) Chinese Aircraft Carrier is a first-generation Chinese aircraft carrier that was launched on 26 April 2017 by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It is the country's second aircraft carrier after the completion of Liaoning, and the first built domestically.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. Shandong Class (Type 002 Class) Chinese Aircraft Carrier, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-05 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-06 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)