Type 001 Liaoning Aircraft Carrier (CV

Liaoning began as the unfinished Soviet aircraft-carrier hull Varyag before being acquired and completed by China. Its entry into Chinese service marked a major step in developing carrier aviation, training, and naval operating experience. The ski-jump configuration reflects its Soviet design lineage, while its Chinese equipment and service distinguish it from Admiral Kuznetsov.

The hull was laid down at the Black Sea shipyard during the Soviet period but remained unfinished after the Soviet Union collapsed. Following acquisition from Ukraine and a difficult tow, it underwent extensive work at Dalian. Commissioned in 2012, Liaoning supported the development of Chinese naval aviation procedures and the operation of J-15 fighters. Carrier qualification, deck handling, and task-group coordination were central parts of that process. Later Chinese carriers incorporated lessons from this experience while adopting increasingly domestic design and construction.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 2025, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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