Xinhua says Liaoning’s air wing consists of 36 aircraft

According to this report from Xinhua, China’s sole aircraft carrier Liaoning is capable of carrying up to 36 aircraft.

The ship’s air wing is made up of four Z-18J airborne early warning helicopters, six Z-18F antisubmarine warfare helicopters, two Z-9C search-and-rescue helicopters and 24 J-15 fighter jets.

The same article said the Z-18F has a 4 by 8 sonobuoy rack on the aft of the cabin. The helicopter is also capable of being armed with four Yu-7K lightweight torpedos.

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