Chinese Navy Shandong aircraft carrier continues training with its naval aviation group

The Shandong or Type 002 is the first-generation of Chinese-made aircraft carrier that was launched on 26 April 2017 for the Chinese Navy. The Shandong aircraft carrier can carry a total of 44 aircraft including 24 J-15 Fighter, three J-15D EW Electronic Warfare Fighter, six Z-18F ASW ( Anti-Surface Warfare ) Helicopter, four Z-18Y AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) Helicopter, two Z-18A VIP Transport Helicopter, one Z-8JH Medical Helicopter, and two Z-9S Rescue Helicopter. She has a crew from 2,500 to 2,625 sailors. According to information released by the Global Times Chinese newspaper website, the Chinese-made Shandong aircraft carrier…