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Given the substantial increase in sustainment requirements for the PLA Navy’s next-generation aircraft carriers, and acknowledging the limitations inherent in the Type 901 replenishment ship due to the technological constraints of its design era, the next-generation (新型) carrier replenishment vessel is expected to undergo significant modifications compared to its predecessor in several key areas

Publication Date

4-29-2026

Publisher

China Maritime Studies Institute, U.S Naval War College

City

Newport, Rhode Island

Keywords

China Maritime Studies Institute, CMSI, PLA, PLAN, PLA Navy, Aircraft Carrier, Type 901, Supply Ship, Replenishment Ship

CMSI Translations #30: Vision for Future Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier Supply Ships

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