Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
China has a fleet of three aircraft carriers, all conventionally powered, but a nuclear-powered carrier, according to experts, will place China in the exclusive ranks of first-class naval powers.
Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers would give China's growing navy new reach, and researchers say it's working on the reactor to power one
A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, like American carriers, would be a major jump for China, giving its navy a global reach.
Satellite Analysis Reveals China's Work on Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
New satellite analysis reveals that China has developed a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship.
A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing the country’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier,
Satellite images show China working on nuclear reactor for new warship
China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large warship, according to analysis of satellite imagery and Chinese government documents. The images are the clearest sign yet that Beijing is advancing towards producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
China Could be Preparing to Build a Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier
China's development of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier could soon place it among the elite naval powers, joining the U.S. and France. -Satellite images suggest Beijing is close to creating a prototype of a nuclear propulsion system for a carrier,
Bombshell satellite images reveal China's top secret work on nuclear aircraft carrier
Satellite images have revealed that China is building a nuclear power plant in a mountain facility that is likely intended to power a massive warship.
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