Imagine If Russia and China Built Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carriers Together
China could partner with Russia in order to develop nuclear-powered icebreakers. While the vessels would be useful in their own right, the main benefit could be to help Beijing refine reactor technology for use in a future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, The Chinese navy already possesses two conventionally-powered flattops and is building a third. But naval expert Li Jie told the newspaper that to be truly competitive, the Chinese navy needs a ship capable of generating lots of power and high speeds in order to launch large aircraft. ...
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