A nuclear carrier doesn't have to bring fuel for itself, hence it can save a lot of space and bring much more aircraft fuel, weapons, parts, and other supplies. The replenishment ship can benefit from this too. That's a big advantage.
Something interesting I found on Indian Defense Forum's J-20 thread (page 46). "First one will fly within 5 years." Their moderator declared about their AMCA after J-20's maiden flight on January 11, 2011. Now 5 years passed..... :D
There were tens of posts about J-20 everyday after it's...
He's a PAF pilot. I don't think he's trolling. I don't think it's a good question though.
There's no reason for China not to put AESA radar on her most advanced (and most expensive) fighter.
Bigger size of the radar is beneficial for longer distance of detection and better chance against stealth airplanes. Higher install position is better for detecting skimming-sea missiles. Both benefits are desired but the displacement of the ship is limited and you have to compromise based on...
The lift capacity of the crane used to build HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH is just 1000t I think.
The one just installed in Jiangnan Shipyard is much more capable.
The PLAN showed the Americans the ship must because the technologies on Liaoning are no longer the most advanced of China. PLAN will apply more advanced tech on 001A and 002. :-)
The short guy in the middle of the group picture, ZHANG Zheng, is the first and current captain of CNS Liaoning.