China Wants a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier. Good Luck with That

China Wants a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier. Good Luck with That

Key Points and Summary – China is actively developing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Type 004, in its quest to build a true “blue water” navy capable of challenging the United States. Recent satellite imagery has revealed a land-based prototype of a naval nuclear reactor, confirming progress on this ambitious project. However, China faces immense technological and training hurdles, such as miniaturizing a powerful reactor for shipboard …