LIAONING-class aircraft carrier
Country of Origin: China
ship list
1 LIAONING-class AIRCRAFT CARRIER (CV) (ex-Russian KUZNETSOV class)
Name Pendant Launched Commissioned Status
LIAONING 16 Dec. 6, 1988 Sept. 25, 2012 Active
(ex-Russian VARYAG, ex-RIGA)
description
The LIAONING is China's first aircraft carrier. While the ship entered service in September 2012, she is not expected to be fully operational for several years thereafter. Without operational aircraft, the carrier seemed likely to be used for training.
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