Last but not least, it should be noted that a model of nuclear-powered CATOBAR aircraft carrier is being showcased in the new "Navy" hall of the Chinese military museum in Beijing. An AEW&C and some stealth UAVs are present on the flight deck.



Difficult to say today if the exhibit is representative and to what extent, but we nevertheless know that China is not only working on ways to counter carrier strike groups, but is also willing to aquire its own.



If delivery of Type 001A, the second aircraft carrier, to the Chinese navy is expected for Q3 2019 and likely 2023 for the third one (the second one built in China, featuring CATOBAR arrangement with conventional propulsion) nothing is clear regarding a potential nuclear-powered aircraft carrier project, even if such a propulsion system is already being studied.