The Type 001A aircraft carrier has returned to Dalian after 13 days at sea. Photo: Weibo The Type 001A aircraft carrier has returned to Dalian after 13 days at sea. Photo: Weibo
The Type 001A aircraft carrier has returned to Dalian after 13 days at sea. Photo: Weibo
China /  Military

After a fourth sea trial, China’s Type 001A aircraft carrier may go into service within months

  • Vessel returned to home port of Dalian on Tuesday after spending 13 days undergoing tests in the Yellow Sea
  • Naval expert says it may be ready in time for fleet review on April 23

Topic |   China's aircraft carriers
Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen

Updated: 3:17am, 10 Jan, 2019

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The Type 001A aircraft carrier has returned to Dalian after 13 days at sea. Photo: Weibo The Type 001A aircraft carrier has returned to Dalian after 13 days at sea. Photo: Weibo
The Type 001A aircraft carrier has returned to Dalian after 13 days at sea. Photo: Weibo
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