China's Type 003 Fujian class of aircraft carrriers is conventionally powered.
Credit: China Defense Ministry
Amid the hoopla around the Zhuhai Airshow last year, a key moment passed almost unnoticed. Two Shenyang J-15Ts and one J-15D flew over the crowd in formation. One of the J-15D’s dangled a refueling hose and drogue basket, showcasing a carrier-based air refueling capability and the recent...
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