
The Type 001A aircraft carrier is the first one made in China for the Chinese Navy.
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Images of China's first made-at-home aircraft carrier appear online
Warship is nearly complete and could be ready for sea trials next year
India's own indigenous carrier Vikrant has been repeatedly delayed
The photos suggest that the ship now awaits only the installation of its superstructure - also known as the "island" of an aircraft carrier. This part houses the bridge of the ship, its aviation facilities, and its radar and electronic warfare systems in addition to other key systems.

The Type 001A carrier is expected to carry an air arm of approximately 36 aircraft.
The carrier is being constructed at a dry dock in the port of Dalian, east of Beijing.

The carrier is being constructed at a dry dock in the port of Dalian.
The Type 001A carrier is expected to carry an air arm of approximately 36 aircraft including 24 Shenyang J-15 air-superiorty fighters, Russian Ka-31 airborne warning and control helicopters and 8 multi-role helicopters.

The INS Vikrant is India's only indigenous aircraft carrier.
Indian Navy officers monitoring Chinese naval shipbuilding have told NDTV in the past that learning to operate aircraft carriers efficiently takes years of experience. The pace with which China continues to produce submarines and warships, including aircraft carriers, is, however an eye-opener.
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